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Arsenal remain interested in a deal for Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, according to CaughtOffside.
The Cherries youngster was heavily linked with a move away from the Vitality Stadium earlier this summer but a foot injury sustained in pre-season scuppered a potential big-money transfer.
As a result of the injury sustained in July, the Frenchman faces between three and four months on the sidelines.
Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham were all linked with the attacker at the time after a standout season at Bournemouth last term.
In his debut campaign with the Cherries, the 20-year-old struck 13 times in 35 Premier League games to help the south coast club qualify for Europe for the very first time.
His outstanding form duly came to the attention of many of the Premier League's top clubs, with his foot injury stopping a potential exit of £80million or more going through.
According to CaughtOffside, the Gunners remain interested in Kroupi and they are expected to revisit a possible move once he returns to full fitness.
CaughtOffside report that the north London club view him as a long-term attacking target rather than an immediate signing.
The report also states that Liverpool and Manchester United have also enquired about his availability, with the trio said to be cautious about paying out big money right now while he remains sidelined.
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Arsenal could sign "generational talent"
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Arsenal could add a "generational talent" to their squad if they complete the signing of Kroupi at some point in the future.
Impressing in his first season in the Premier League, the attacker is expected to take his game to new levels in the years ahead due to the incredible attributes he possesses.
Speaking back in January after Kroupi scored in a 3-2 defeat against Arsenal, Marcus Tavernier praised his teammate very highly indeed.
“I’ve said before, Junior is a generational talent,” said Tavernier, as reported by Bournemouth's official website. “The club has done an amazing job to pick Kroupi up.
“That boy has an unbelievable future ahead of him and today he showed why he’s such a good talent in the world of football.”