Arsenal To Reassess Junior Kroupi As January Transfer Target

The club plans to judge Kroupi’s post‑surgery fitness before deciding whether to pursue him in the winter window.

Overview

Multiple outlets this week reported that Arsenal will consider a move for Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi when the January 2027 window opens.
Kroupi scored 13 Premier League goals in 2025/26 and can play centrally or from wide positions, a profile that matches Arsenal’s attacking needs after summer departures.
The 20‑year‑old fractured a metatarsal in July, underwent surgery, and is expected back by autumn or the festive period, meaning any January approach will be conditional on his recovery and form.
Bournemouth hold Kroupi to a long contract to 2030 and are likely to demand a high fee, with reported valuations in coverage ranging from roughly £60m up to around £90–100m.
Arsenal explored other high‑profile forwards over the summer and left the window without a marquee signing, so January interest in Kroupi would be part of a broader plan to restore attacking depth.