Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi, who scored 13 Premier League goals this season and could be available for around £86million
Arsenal target Eli Junior Kroupi of Bournemouth reportedly “dreams” of a move to European champions Paris Saint-Germain. The Cherries capped off the season with an impressive 18-game unbeaten streak to clinch European football for the first time in the club’s history.
Departing manager Andoni Iraola guided the South Coast outfit to sixth place in the Premier League, securing a Europa League spot. Bournemouth finished merely three points behind fifth-placed Liverpool, who qualified for the Champions League and look to be Iraola’s next destination after his exit from the club.
Several of the Cherries’ prized assets have now been linked with exits from the Vitality Stadium. Among them is Kroupi, who has made a strong impression during his maiden full campaign in English football after arriving last January, finding the net 13 times in the Premier League.
football.london understands Arsenal hold an interest in Kroupi ahead of an ambitious summer for the Premier League champions, but they are not alone in admiring the forward. PSG are among those also interested, with French publication Foot Mercato now suggesting that Kroupi would welcome the opportunity to join them.
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Bournemouth’s valuation is believed to be approximately £86million, while Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Manchester City are also thought to be keen.
Arsenal’s pursuit comes as they prioritise attacking reinforcements as part of a wider squad rebuild following their Champions League final disappointment.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has identified a left winger, striker, right-back and midfielder as priority positions to bolster during the summer window.
Arsenal have been given an enthusiastic endorsement of Kroupi’s abilities from Iraola, who is poised to assume control at Liverpool.
Speaking back in April, he remarked: “I think Junior has been a big challenge for me this season, one of the biggest challenges because we noticed straightaway that he has special things. His finishing is top for me.
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“But we had to work a lot with him and, especially, he has had to do a lot of work that he wasn’t used to to win his minutes. He has become a much better player for me.
“I know he had a good start and scored goals but I try not to talk to him about goals because this is something which is natural and he will always have it.
“So, I have tried to make him focus on other parts and he has improved a lot.” The summer transfer window commences on June 15 and concludes three weeks into the Premier League campaign on September 1.
