Top Premier League Clubs Keep Tabs on Injured Bournemouth Forward Eli Junior Kroupi

The enquiries show clubs view Kroupi as a long‑term target and make an immediate transfer unlikely while he recovers from foot surgery.

Overview

Kroupi rose to prominence with 13 Premier League goals in 2025/26 and established himself as one of Bournemouth’s most highly rated young forwards.
He suffered a fractured metatarsal in pre‑season and has undergone surgery, with reports saying he could be sidelined for around three to four months.
Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United have all made enquiries or continued monitoring of Kroupi’s situation in late August, according to multiple reports.
Bournemouth are reluctant to sell a player they see as central to Marco Rose’s rebuild and hold Kroupi to a contract running until 2030 with a market valuation near £60m.
The current dynamic points to a watch‑and‑wait transfer window where clubs may plan post‑recovery bids or long‑term recruitment rather than pursue a costly, immediate deal.