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Bournemouth insists two Arsenal targets will not leave in January

Arsenal are among the clubs monitoring Bournemouth’s leading players, with the Cherries continuing to exceed expectations in the Premier League. They have built an impressive squad by signing players whom larger clubs may have considered unprepared for English football, and…

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 12:30 PM
Bournemouth insists two Arsenal targets will not leave in January
Key Things to Know
  • Bournemouth will reject January transfer bids for Arsenal targets Alex Scott and Eli Junior Kroupi.
  • The Cherries intend to keep their key players through the end of the season across all competitions.
  • Arsenal must wait until the summer transfer window to make a permanent move for the duo.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bournemouth will not permit Arsenal transfer targets Alex Scott and Eli Junior Kroupi to leave the club in January. According to a report from Caught Offside, the Cherries are adamant that their key players must remain at the Vitality Stadium until at least the end of the season. Consequently, the Gunners are expected to wait until the summer transfer window if they wish to pursue permanent moves for the duo.

Bournemouth are determined to maintain squad stability midway through their campaign as they compete in both the Premier League and the Europa League. Kroupi is currently working toward full fitness following a pre-season injury, while Arsenal plan to continue monitoring both players ahead of a potential summer approach.

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