RB Leipzig, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain are among several European clubs monitoring the progress of 19-year-old French forward Eli Junior Kroupi. In the Premier League, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea are also tracking his development. Manchester United have been following the forward for weeks, and he was the primary reason for their scouts' presence at a recent match between AFC Bournemouth and Newcastle. Kroupi has 5 caps for France U21 and has scored 10 goals in 28 Premier League appearances this season.
Despite the interest, Bournemouth insist the player is not for sale and are in a strong negotiating position as his contract runs until 2030. According to reports, the teenager is now valued in the £60 million bracket, while his Transfermarkt valuation is €40.00m. Bournemouth's asking price was reported to be as high as £80m in February 2026, an increase on the reported €13m they paid to Lorient when he joined in February 2025.
