Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi has been a standout performer in his first Premier League season, attracting attention from Arsenal and PSG. A deal was agreed for his transfer in January 2025, however, he stayed at FC Lorient until the summer.
The teenager has scored eight times, while playing only 781 minutes. He has three goals in the last five league games, finding the net against Arsenal and Tottenham too.
His impressive goalscoring rate is now attracting attention from Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, and Junior Kroupi could be the next Bournemouth player in line for a big move.
MediaFoot report on the Frenchman today, noting the French club’s interest in the forward. Les Parisiens’ transfer advisor Luis Campos has been monitoring him for many months.
Arsenal may have fallen behind PSG for Eli Junior Kroupi
Hope for a move is now rising in France. The Bournemouth talent has changed agents and he is now represented by the influential Moussa Sissoko.
The same agent also represents PSG players such as Desire Doue, Moussa Dembele and Bradley Barcola. Junior Kroupi’s arrival can spark Goncalo Ramos’ exit, with the Cherries star high on the Ligue 1 side’s shortlist.
The Bournemouth player’s decision is seen as a ‘significant’ step regarding his future. Movement can take place soon, with Arsenal also having made contact for Kroupi. Initial Gunners contact was made in the Autumn.
The London club had come forward when the player was represented by his previous agents. Now, Arsenal could be behind PSG due to their connections with Sissoko.
Bournemouth paid only €13m for Kroupi in winter 2025.