Arsenal & Man Utd could miss out on Eli Junior Kroupi, Bournemouth are determined to keep him | OneFootball

Arsenal and Manchester United could miss out on Eli Junior Kroupi with Bournemouth determined to hold on to the young striker, according to journalist Alex Crook. 

Kroupi has caught the eyes of clubs like Arsenal and Man Utd with his displays in his debut Premier League campaign. He has bagged 12 goals in 31 appearances (19 starts).

Both the Gunners and the Red Devils could use a generational talent like Kroupi in their ranks next season.

Arsenal have Viktor Gyokeres leading the line, but Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus have not exactly proven to be ideal back-ups to the Swede.

Both are on big salaries, and Arsenal need to find a way to ship them off for a more lethal striker.

Meanwhile, Manchester United could use a new striker with Joshua Zirkzee poised to leave Old Trafford this summer.

Kroupi will back himself to get serious playing time ahead of Benjamin Sesko.

However, Kroupi staying put may ultimately be the best outcome for the player himself.

Regular football matters far more than a glamorous move to Arsenal or Man Utd, where expectation, squad depth, and relentless scrutiny swallow young players.

He has shown enormous promise, but one or two more seasons leading the line at his current club could polish his decision-making, movement, and physicality.

Another year of Premier League starts would likely accelerate the Frenchman’s development far more than sporadic appearances off the bench at Arsenal or United.

The Red Devils and the Gunners should look elsewhere for short-term depth.

Robert Lewandowski is available as a free agent this summer and could be a clever stopgap solution.

Even at 37, the Polish striker still guarantees goals, leadership, and elite experience.

He would provide Arsenal or Man United with a reliable short-term option while allowing them to pursue a marquee striker later without stunting Kroupi’s growth.