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E. Kroupi Transfer from AFC Bournemouth to Liverpool
Arsenal, their neighbours Tottenham, Manchester City, Liverpool and Barcelona admire Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi.
Arsenal, their neighbours Tottenham, Manchester City, Liverpool and Barcelona admire Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi.
Reports from France last week revealed that both Chelsea and PSG have been pushing for a summer deal for Eli Junior Kroupi. According to Foot Mercato, Bournemouth want €100m (£86m / $115m) for the player amid interest from Manchester City, Barcelona and Bayern Munich. The i Paper claims that Bournemouth would in fact demand a fee that is well in excess of £100m to sell Kroupi this summer. Bournemouth expect the player to stay for at least one more season, unless Kroupi or his representatives begin pushing for a move. Kroupi is viewed as not for sale, no matter the offers that come in to try and secure his services.
Reports from France last week revealed that both Chelsea and PSG have been pushing for a summer deal for Eli Junior Kroupi. According to Foot Mercato, Bournemouth want €100m (£86m / $115m) for the player amid interest from Manchester City, Barcelona and Bayern Munich. The i Paper claims that Bournemouth would in fact demand a fee that is well in excess of £100m to sell Kroupi this summer. Bournemouth expect the player to stay for at least one more season, unless Kroupi or his representatives begin pushing for a move. Kroupi is viewed as not for sale, no matter the offers that come in to try and secure his services.
Fabrizio Romano has suggested on his YouTube channel that the Reds could seek to reunite Iraola with Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi. Romano has also indicated that Kroupi could move this summer, with Anfield being a potential destination. According to Romano, Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in the player. TEAMtalk reports that Bournemouth plans to keep the teenager and has placed a valuation of £80m to £100m on him to deter suitors.
Fabrizio Romano has suggested on his YouTube channel that the Reds could seek to reunite Iraola with Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi. Romano has also indicated that Kroupi could move this summer, with Anfield being a potential destination. According to Romano, Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in the player. TEAMtalk reports that Bournemouth plans to keep the teenager and has placed a valuation of £80m to £100m on him to deter suitors.
Liverpool are reportedly interested in Eli Junior Kroupi, with both them and Manchester United understood to be keen to bolster their forward lines this summer. Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City are also monitoring the player. According to the Times, Bournemouth have placed a £100m price-tag on Eli Junior Kroupi, which is described as a firm warning from the club to deter interest.
Liverpool are reportedly interested in Eli Junior Kroupi, with both them and Manchester United understood to be keen to bolster their forward lines this summer. Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City are also monitoring the player. According to the Times, Bournemouth have placed a £100m price-tag on Eli Junior Kroupi, which is described as a firm warning from the club to deter interest.
Amid interest from clubs including Liverpool in signing Eli Junior Kroupi, Bournemouth chief Tiago Pinto has insisted that the player will not be sold during the upcoming summer transfer window. Rumours have suggested that a transfer fee of up to €100 million will be required to sign him this summer. However, speaking to Saudi Arabian publication 365scores, Tiago Pinto said that Junior Kroupi will not be leaving the club. He stated that Bournemouth will not sell Kroupi even if they receive offers of €100m. Kroupi's current contract runs until 2030 and contains no release clause.
Amid interest from clubs including Liverpool in signing Eli Junior Kroupi, Bournemouth chief Tiago Pinto has insisted that the player will not be sold during the upcoming summer transfer window. Rumours have suggested that a transfer fee of up to €100 million will be required to sign him this summer. However, speaking to Saudi Arabian publication 365scores, Tiago Pinto said that Junior Kroupi will not be leaving the club. He stated that Bournemouth will not sell Kroupi even if they receive offers of €100m. Kroupi's current contract runs until 2030 and contains no release clause.
Football Insider reports that Bournemouth attacker Eli Junior Kroupi is ready for a move away from the club and that Liverpool are closely tracking him.
Football Insider reports that Bournemouth attacker Eli Junior Kroupi is ready for a move away from the club and that Liverpool are closely tracking him.
Liverpool have a concrete interest in Eli Junior Kroupi. One source states they are keen to complete a deal this summer and are exploring the possibility. Another source indicated that Richard Hughes has a good relationship with his former club and will contact his counterparts there after Kroupi's performance against Arsenal. According to sources, Bournemouth might allow Kroupi to leave for a fee of £55-60m.
Liverpool have a concrete interest in Eli Junior Kroupi. One source states they are keen to complete a deal this summer and are exploring the possibility. Another source indicated that Richard Hughes has a good relationship with his former club and will contact his counterparts there after Kroupi's performance against Arsenal. According to sources, Bournemouth might allow Kroupi to leave for a fee of £55-60m.
Liverpool are in a stronger position than Chelsea to sign Bournemouth starlet Eli Kroupi.
Liverpool are in a stronger position than Chelsea to sign Bournemouth starlet Eli Kroupi.
According to Téléfoot, Liverpool is interested in Eli Junior Kroupi. Bournemouth is reportedly not rushing to sell and may consider extending Eli Junior Kroupi's contract.
According to Téléfoot, Liverpool is interested in Eli Junior Kroupi. Bournemouth is reportedly not rushing to sell and may consider extending Eli Junior Kroupi's contract.
According to sources, Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City have joined Liverpool in monitoring Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi. Bournemouth are determined to keep Kroupi this year and are prepared to more than double his wages. Bournemouth acknowledge that the France U21 player will probably leave in the future if he continues to perform well, and they will demand a fee of more than £80m (€92m / $109m).
According to sources, Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City have joined Liverpool in monitoring Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi. Bournemouth are determined to keep Kroupi this year and are prepared to more than double his wages. Bournemouth acknowledge that the France U21 player will probably leave in the future if he continues to perform well, and they will demand a fee of more than £80m (€92m / $109m).
Team Talk reports that Liverpool have been alerted to El Junior Kroupi’s form and are tracking developments. El Junior Kroupi is understood to be rated in the £80m (€92m, $109m) bracket by Bournemouth. The Cherries remain confident they can retain the player and hope the £80m valuation will deter some of his suitors.
Team Talk reports that Liverpool have been alerted to El Junior Kroupi’s form and are tracking developments. El Junior Kroupi is understood to be rated in the £80m (€92m, $109m) bracket by Bournemouth. The Cherries remain confident they can retain the player and hope the £80m valuation will deter some of his suitors.
According to CaughtOffside, Liverpool is in the leading position to sign Eli Junior Kroupi.
According to CaughtOffside, Liverpool is in the leading position to sign Eli Junior Kroupi.
Liverpool are tracking the 19-year-old French and Ivorian Bournemouth forward, Eli Junior Kroupi. He has scored eight Premier League goals in 20 appearances this season. He has also scored three goals in five appearances for the France U21 team. Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain are also monitoring the player. He has a contract until 2030 and a current market value of €22.00m according to Transfermarkt. Bournemouth have begun talks over a new contract in response to growing interest from clubs described as Europe's elite. According to insiders at the club, Kroupi could become their first-ever £80 million player. In February 2026, reports valued the player at over £40 million. Both Chelsea and Real Madrid have sent scouts to regularly monitor his progress ahead of the next summer. Bournemouth signed Kroupi from Lorient for £10 million in February 2025. Other clubs that were in competition for him included West Ham, Real Madrid, Tottenham and RB Leipzig.
Liverpool are tracking the 19-year-old French and Ivorian Bournemouth forward, Eli Junior Kroupi. He has scored eight Premier League goals in 20 appearances this season. He has also scored three goals in five appearances for the France U21 team. Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain are also monitoring the player. He has a contract until 2030 and a current market value of €22.00m according to Transfermarkt. Bournemouth have begun talks over a new contract in response to growing interest from clubs described as Europe's elite. According to insiders at the club, Kroupi could become their first-ever £80 million player. In February 2026, reports valued the player at over £40 million. Both Chelsea and Real Madrid have sent scouts to regularly monitor his progress ahead of the next summer. Bournemouth signed Kroupi from Lorient for £10 million in February 2025. Other clubs that were in competition for him included West Ham, Real Madrid, Tottenham and RB Leipzig.
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