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Manchester City Step Up Pursuit of Eli Junior Kroupi at Reported £80m

Bournemouth’s lack of a release clause puts them in control of any summer deal.

Overview

  • Reports say City director Hugo Viana has met the 19-year-old’s agent to discuss a move, with the player said to welcome a step up.
  • Bournemouth are expected to seek about £80 million and, with no release clause, can hold out for their price.
  • Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea have also been linked as clubs assess striker options for the summer window.
  • Kroupi has 11 Premier League goals in his debut season and scored in both league games against Arsenal.
  • Bournemouth signed the France under‑21 forward from Lorient for about £10 million last year, and no club has announced a formal bid.