Eli Junior Kroupi has quickly emerged as one of the outstanding young talents in Europe and it’s little wonder Arsenal are looking at him.
A superb season with Bournemouth last season saw Kroupi net 13 times in the Premier League.
Comparisons are already being made with the great Thierry Henry and at just 19, there is certainly time for Kroupi to develop into that player.
However, while Bournemouth will have an acceptance over Kroupi’s long-term future, they are keen to keep their man for the time being.
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Bournemouth’s plan for Eli Junior Kroupi amid Arsenal’s interest
Arsenal are not alone in their interest of Kroupi, with both Liverpool and Man City expressing an interest in the French teenager.
However, any deal to sign Kroupi is going to cost big money and Bournemouth are thought to be looking at north of £100m if they are to sell.
Furthermore, the Cherries are also said to be in no rush to move him on. Reports from iPaper today suggest that Bournemouth are hoping Kroupi stays around for at least another season.
The only way that the Cherries will look to move him on are if Kroupi himself or his representatives start making noises about moving on.
Only then, will the south coast club entertain the idea of letting Kroupi go for the 26/27 campaign.
Much like Brighton have done in recent years, Bournemouth have made a habit of signing players, developing them, and moving them on for big money.
Aside from Kroupi, midfielder Alex Scott is also a name on Arsenal’s radar for the midfield.
Scott is currently with the England squad out in the USA and like Kroupi, is expected to move to a ‘Big Six’ club at some point.
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