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

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·13 February 2026

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

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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.


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It will be interesting to see if they decide to make a move for him at the end of the season. 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.

On the other hand, Manchester United could use another attacker to support Benjamin Sesko in attack. 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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