Bournemouth block Eli Junior Kroupi exit

Bournemouth have made it clear to Eli Junior Kroupi that he will not be allowed to leave this summer, despite mounting interest from several Premier League heavyweights.

The club’s stance follows a breakout campaign from the 20‑year‑old forward, who scored 13 league goals and quickly became one of Europe’s most talked‑about young attacking talents.

Tottenham had earmarked Kroupi as a priority target and were ready to invest heavily to bring him in, with talk of a potential £100 million deal circulating earlier in the window.

Bournemouth, however, have firmly dismissed the idea of a sale, insisting that the France Under‑21 international is not on the market. That message has been communicated directly to the player, his representatives and his family as the Cherries prepare for their first‑ever European campaign and want their key man at the heart of it.

Recent transfer income means Bournemouth are under no financial pressure to cash in, and their squad‑cost position remains healthy under UEFA and Premier League rules. Arsenal and Manchester City are also monitoring Kroupi, but interested clubs are expected to wait until 2027, when Bournemouth may finally entertain offers, likely north of £125 million, with no release clause in his contract.