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Arsenal eye 20yo striker returning from injury

Arsenal are keeping a close eye on Eli Junior Kroupi, but AFC Bournemouth are continuing to refuse to sell despite changing their stance on Alex Scott.

By Dan Critchlow · Daily Cannon

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 6:01 PM

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Arsenal are monitoring 20-year-old AFC Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi following his return from a foot injury.
Bournemouth maintain a firm stance that Kroupi is not for sale despite strong transfer interest from top European clubs.
The proposed deal would be a permanent transfer, though reports suggest a summer move is more likely than January.

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Arsenal are monitoring AFC Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi following his recent return from a serious pre-season foot injury. According to reports from Football.London and Fabrizio Romano, the 20-year-old striker is on Arsenal's shortlist as they prioritize attacking reinforcements, though Bournemouth maintain that he is not currently for sale.

Several European clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain, FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City, are also tracking Kroupi after he scored 13 Premier League goals during his debut season. Although Bournemouth have reportedly set a £100m-plus asking price for Alex Scott, the club remains intent on retaining Kroupi for a permanent stay.

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