Arsenal, Chelsea & Man Utd plot £80m heist for French sensation

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta applauds the fans
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Eli Junior Kroupi has been outstanding for Bournemouth since joining the club at the start of the season.

The 19-year-old attacker has scored eight goals in 11 league starts for the Cherries, and his performances have drawn the attention of top clubs. According to a report from TeamTalk, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are all monitoring his progress.

It will be interesting to see if they decide to make a move for him at the end of the season. Real Madrid are also keeping tabs on Kroupi.

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Eli Junior Kroupi would be a superb addition

The French attacker is an elite talent with a bright future, and he could develop into a top-class player with the right guidance. The report claims the player is valued at £80 million, and it will be interesting to see whether any clubs are willing to pay up for him.

Arsenal and Chelsea could use more quality and depth in the attacking unit. Viktor Gyokeres and Liam Delap have not been prolific enough, and Kroupi could prove to be a quality long-term acquisition.

Man United and Liverpool eye Kroupi

Eli Junior Kroupi of AFC Bournemouth celebrates
Eli Junior Kroupi of AFC Bournemouth celebrates (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

On the other hand, Manchester United could use another attacker to support Benjamin Sesko. It will be interesting to see if they decide to follow up on their interest with an official offer at the end of the season.

Meanwhile, Liverpool have been linked with the player, but it would be quite surprising if they decided to make a move for him. They have recently invested heavily in Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike. They will not be able to accommodate the 19-year-old in the starting lineup, and the move to Anfield makes no sense for the player.

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