Atalanta is one of several clubs to have shown interest at various stages in Bournemouth's 19-year-old French and Portuguese forward, Eli Junior Kroupi, who has become a sought-after talent after a successful debut season since his move from Lorient. A number of major European teams are monitoring the player, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid. According to sources, Manchester City have held preliminary discussions with Kroupi's representatives. It has also been reported that Bayern Munich have made initial enquiries. In response to the interest, Bournemouth is determined to keep him and has placed a base valuation of £80 million on the forward. Kroupi's contract with the Premier League club is valid until June 2030. The France U21 international has earned 5 caps and scored 3 goals for his country at that level. His current valuation on Transfermarkt is €40.00m.