Arsenal could break the bank for a talented teenager this summer
05:00, 03 May 2026
Lyon's Brazilian forward #09 Endrick celebrates celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the French Cup round of 16 football match between Olympique Lyonnais and Laval Stade Mayenne FC at Groupama Stadium in Lyon on February 4, 2026.
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Arsenal have been urged to sign Endrick from Real Madrid(Image: OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE, AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal have been linked with two exciting young strikers following a crucial run of fixtures.
Having faced Atletico Madrid in midweek and Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday, the Gunners now shift their focus back to the Spanish giants ahead of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg.
Mikel Arteta's side are five victories away from potentially achieving a historic league and European cup double. Yet the manager and sporting director Andrea Berta are already working behind the scenes to strengthen the squad with this summer's transfer window firmly in their sights.
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A number of players are expected to depart the Emirates once the window opens, with Arsenal needing to raise funds to offset both last summer's and this summer's expenditure. football.london now examines two of the most recent transfer stories surrounding the club.
Endrick dubbed a 'diamond'
Club legend Emmanuel Petit has urged Arsenal to secure the signature of Real Madrid's 'diamond' Endrick this summer. The Brazilian has struggled to get regular first-team minutes since his move to the Bernabeu and is currently on loan at Lyon, where he has scored seven goals this campaign.
Despite his impressive performances in France, the 19-year-old is unlikely to force his way into Real Madrid's starting eleven next season upon his return to Spain, with Kylian Mbappe occupying that position. That has led Petit to believe his former club should move swiftly to secure the talented striker, given the shortage of match-winning attacking options currently at Arteta's disposal.
Petit said: "He's so young, only 19 years old. He's very talented, very gifted, but he's like a crazy horse with a lot of energy. On the pitch, sometimes he's a little bit too selfish. But at the same time, he knows he has huge qualities.
"He needs to be in the right environment to improve and develop because this guy is a diamond. What kind of club would be very good for him? Given his qualities, I would love for him to come to Arsenal, to be honest with you."
Record transfer deal eyed
Eli Junior Kroupi celebrates after scoring a goal for Bournemouth
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Eli Junior Kroupi could cost Arsenal a fortune(Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth, AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)
Arsenal are weighing up a potentially record-breaking move for Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi. The France Under-21s star has turned heads at a number of top clubs with his outstanding displays this season.
football.london understands that Arteta has identified Kroupi, 19, as a potential summer target. The Gunners are expected to bring in one or two attacking reinforcements at the end of the campaign, with several first-team forwards expected to depart the Emirates this summer.
Kroupi is understood to meet Berta's criteria, being both young and already acclimatised to Premier League football. He has netted 11 goals in 29 outings this season, though his lack of assists suggests there is still room for development.
Bournemouth, however, are expected to hold out for a substantial fee and face no urgency to part ways with the striker, whose contract extends until 2030. Should Arsenal press ahead with a deal, it could make him one of, if not the most expensive centre-forwards the club has ever signed.
The transfer fee could surpass the £56million spent on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in 2018 and possibly the £65m paid for Kai Havertz in 2023.
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