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Bournemouth Hold Out as Top Clubs Circle Eli Junior Kroupi

The club’s contract leverage and Europa League place let Bournemouth demand a fee well in excess of £100m for the 19-year-old.

Overview

  • Eli Junior Kroupi enjoyed a breakout 2025/26 season, scoring 13 Premier League goals in 33 appearances and raising his profile among Europe’s elite clubs.
  • Multiple teams including Liverpool, Arsenal, PSG and Manchester clubs have been linked with Kroupi, with scouting and preliminary contact reported in recent coverage.
  • Bournemouth retain strong bargaining power because Kroupi is on a long-term deal with no release clause and the club qualified for European competition.
  • Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown has said Bournemouth would accept a sale only for a 'huge' offer, and several reports place a possible asking price well above £100m.
  • Kroupi has publicly said he is happy to stay and develop at Bournemouth next season, but top clubs may be forced to sell players or make very large bids if they want to sign him this summer.