Arsenal are showing strong interest in signing Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi. The Gunners are understood to be extremely keen on a move for the France Under-21 international.
Bournemouth are reportedly open to selling the young attacker, as they are with several members of their squad. However, any deal would require a significant transfer fee.
Kroupi is currently sidelined with an injury, listed among the absentees alongside Amine Adli, Julián Araujo and Veljko Milosavljević. His potential departure comes as Bournemouth enjoy an unbeaten run of five matches, sitting 15th in the Premier League with three points from four games.
Kroupi is a versatile forward who can operate across the front line. At 20 years old, he represents a long-term investment for any buying club, fitting a profile Arsenal have targeted in recent windows.
Bournemouth's goals have been shared around this season, with Marcus Tavernier leading the way with three goals. The team has scored six times in the league, showing they can find the net without relying on one individual.
Andoni Iraola's side are in a positive moment, unbeaten in their last five outings across all competitions. Their most recent result was a 2-1 away win against Real Sociedad in the Europa Conference League, with Justin Kluivert and Rayan Vitor Simplício Rocha on the scoresheet. This follows a 2-2 draw with Brentford in the league. The squad's depth will be tested in their next fixture, a Premier League clash at home to Liverpool on Sunday. Check the full fixtures schedule for the season ahead.
The club's stance suggests a willingness to do business for the right price, a strategy that could fund further reinforcements. Bournemouth face Liverpool next, a match that will see them nine points behind the current league leaders, Arsenal.
