Wanted: France U21 and Bournemouth star Kroupi
Because it looks like the club will be on the hunt for Jacquet’s France Under-21 teammate, Eli Junior Kroupi, next summer. The 19-year-old currently plays for Bournemouth and is producing incredible numbers during his first season in the Premier League.
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The former Lorient standout has scored eight goals in just 11 starts for Andoni Iraola’s side, and Caught Offside now claims Kroupi ticks all the boxes for the Premier League champions’ decision-makers.
“The club continues to invest in high-level young players who can become elite players,” the report reads.
“Kroupi’s profile, explosive, technically gifted and still learning, fits perfectly with that strategy.
“Internally, he is considered a striker who could become a long-term attacking option rather than an instant starter.”
Kroupi has scored against the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal this season and scored a glorious goal against Wolves a few weeks ago.
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Kroupi could cost between £70m and £80m
As expected, the Anfield team will not have a free pass for the striker, however, the report reveals that real European heavyweights are coming into play for his signature.
“Chelsea, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are understood to be closely monitoring his progress,” the report reads.
With a contract until 2030, Kroupi will not be cheap. Bournemouth have become accustomed to making significant profits for players. – as evidenced by the sales of Illia Zabarnyi, Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez, Antoine Semenyo, Dominic Solanke and others.
Richard Hughes’ former club will now receive a record sum for their outrageous young talent.
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“Club insiders believe he could become the Cherries’ first sale worth between £70m and £80m,” the report reads.
Being able to play as a centre-forward or attacking midfielder, Kroupi would seriously increase the Merseysiders’ attacking options.
Let’s wait and see if Richard Hughes can get a deal done this summer.