Eli Junior Kroupi is one of several players on Arsenal’s ambitious summer transfer wishlist after a standout debut season in the Premier League with Bournemouth
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly not targeting Eli Junior Kroupi this summer.
football.london understands Arsenal are interested in the Bournemouth forward. The Gunners also have Morgan Rogers on their transfer wishlist ahead of what looks to be an ambitious summer for the club.
Kroupi, 19, scored 13 goals during his debut season in the Premier League, joint-ninth amongst all players last term and just one less than Viktor Gyokeres. His minutes per goal of 129 is second best among those who have scored at least nine times, behind Golden Boot winner Erling Haaland, after finding the net on four occasions as a substitute.
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PSG are now said not to be in for the France Under-21s international despite looking to make attacking additions this summer. They are among several clubs reported to be interested in Maghnes Akliouche and Yan Diomande.
The claim comes days after Foot Mercato reported that Kroupi dreams of playing for the perennial French champions. That particular outlet added that Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Manchester City were interested in the teenager.
They also said that the latter have held meetings over Kroupi, who Bournemouth would want at least £87million for. He still has four years remaining on his current contract.
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The Cherries, therefore, have plenty of leverage and are under no obligation to sell this summer. However, after missing out on a potential place in the league phase of next season’s Champions League, there is not that incentive to stay for Kroupi.
He has previously spoken about the importance of playing in UEFA competition. Kroupi revealed his future goals last month after his breakout season in England.
The forward told Stadium Astro that they are to “perform with my team and perform also in Europe, because it is very beautiful to be in Europe, but you have to perform to play there.”
Scoring the goal against Manchester City that won Arsenal the Premier League also came up in their conversation. Kroupi opened the scoring in their 1-1 draw that made it mathematically impossible for Pep Guardiola’s side to catch the Gunners.
“Yes, I have received many messages, but I tell myself that I didn’t do this for Arsenal. I do this for Bournemouth,” Kroupi added.
“I can say I scored against Arsenal, I scored against City. It doesn’t change anything. I just wanted to help my team.”
