Tottenham consider player-swap deal to beat Arsenal and Man United to Eli Junior Kroupi

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly exploring a player-swap arrangement to secure the signing of Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi during the January transfer window.

The North London outfit have identified the highly-rated French attacker, who has Ivorian descent  as a potential addition to their forward line and are considering including players in a proposed deal to convince Bournemouth to sanction his departure midway through the season.

According to reports, Tottenham believe Kroupi would be an ideal fit for their attacking setup but recognise that a straightforward cash offer may not be enough to persuade the Cherries to part ways with one of their most promising young talents.

As a result, Spurs are discussing the possibility of offering winger Wilson Odobert as part of the deal, although the Frenchman is currently recovering from an ACL injury.

Young academy graduates Mikey Moore and Luca Williams-Barnett have also emerged as potential makeweights being considered by the Tottenham hierarchy as they explore different ways to structure an agreement.

However, Tottenham face significant competition for the 20-year-old, with Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester United also reportedly monitoring his situation ahead of the winter transfer window.

Kroupi’s growing reputation has attracted considerable attention following his impressive goalscoring exploits last season, when he reportedly netted 13 goals in the Premier League.

His performances have further enhanced his standing in French football, with the forward recently receiving a call-up to France’s senior national team under coach Zinedine Zidane.

Despite the growing interest, Bournemouth are understood to be reluctant to entertain offers for the youngster in January as they look to retain their key players for the remainder of the campaign.

The Cherries consider Kroupi an important part of their long-term plans, with the forward currently tied to the club until 2030 and reportedly having no release clause in his contract.

Head coach Marco Rose is also keen to maintain the core of his squad as Bournemouth pursue their ambitions of securing European football, making a mid-season departure difficult to envisage.

Kroupi has endured a frustrating start to the current campaign, managing just 150 minutes across four appearances after missing a significant portion of Bournemouth’s fixtures through injury.

Nevertheless, his potential and previous goalscoring contributions continue to make him an attractive target for several top Premier League clubs, setting the stage for a potentially fierce transfer battle in January.