Arsenal Keep Watch on Bournemouth Striker Kroupi After Metatarsal Surgery

Metatarsal surgery has paused transfer plans and makes a move likely to wait until he has recovered and Bournemouth are ready to negotiate.

Overview

Clubs including Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool are monitoring Eli Junior Kroupi’s situation but are not pursuing a summer bid while he is injured.
Kroupi underwent surgery for a fractured metatarsal and is expected to be out for roughly three to four months, ruling out an immediate transfer this window.
Bournemouth hold strong leverage with Kroupi under contract until 2030 and an estimated market value around £60 million, and the club has signalled it will resist offers.
Arsenal view Kroupi as a long‑term attacking target to add youth and upside to their forward line rather than as an urgent short‑term signing.
If his recovery goes well, January or later is the most likely point for interested clubs to test Bournemouth’s resolve and for Kroupi to re‑enter the transfer conversation.