Bournemouth expect to receive a transfer bid of at least £80 million (€93.6m/$100.8m) for the sale of teenage forward Eli Junior Kroupi, who is reportedly a player that Chelsea are very much interested in signing.
Kroupi’s rise has been nothing short of meteoric. The France U21 international has impressed in his debut Premier League campaign, scoring eight goals in 20+ appearances and ranking among the most efficient strikers in the division based on expected goals metrics.
Bournemouth signed him from Lorient for a relatively modest fee of around £10 million in February 2025 — making his swift impact on the top flight even more remarkable, but his performances have caught the attentions of all the big Premier League sides.
Now, according to the Sun, CHELSEA will need to pay a massive fee of around £80 million if they are to try and get a transfer deal done, although the Blues may want to splash such an amount on the talented star.
Is £80 Million Justified?
From Bournemouth’s perspective, pushing for an £80 million valuation is hardly surprising. The club has developed a solid reputation in recent years for producing lucrative transfers, having previously secured sizeable fees for players such as Antoine Semenyo.
The proposed contract talks that include a “blockbuster” new deal are designed to both reward Kroupi and ensure Bournemouth can leverage maximum value in any future sale.
But from Chelsea’s viewpoint, would spending such a sum be wise? Transfer market valuations by sources like TransferFeed suggest Kroupi’s likely range sits closer to £40m–£50m, with the £80m figure representing the upper end tied to bidding wars.
IcFootballnews Says…
Kroupi’s emergence has rightly catapulted him into the spotlight, attracting interest from elite clubs including Chelsea. While an £80 million headline fee reflects Bournemouth’s belief in his potential and the broader market’s inflationary trends, whether CHELSEA will meet that valuation is an open question.
Financial logic and squad strategy suggest they might prefer a more modest fee or competition with rivals before committing — but in the unpredictable summer transfer market, anything is possible.
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