Tottenham to accelerate their pursuit of Eli Junior Kroupi, Bournemouth want at least £90m | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur are set to step up their pursuit of Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, with talks scheduled imminently between the club and the player’s representatives.

Spurs have identified the 20-year-old as their next marquee addition under Roberto De Zerbi and have already laid extensive groundwork for the potential transfer.

Club officials held preliminary discussions with Kroupi’s camp back in March to assess the feasibility of a summer move.

Following those talks, the France Under-21 international is understood to be open to a switch to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium despite interest from several clubs.

Bournemouth are reluctant to lose their prized asset after just one season on the south coast and are demanding at least £90 million before considering a sale.

The hefty price tag reflects Kroupi’s status as one of Europe’s top young attackers, having scored 13 goals in a superb debut Premier League campaign.

Tottenham view Kroupi as the ideal player to provide both firepower and versatility in attack, and their pursuit is in keeping with the club’s relentless summer spending spree.

Having already finalised an £85 million deal for West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes and agreed a club-record £100 million fee for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, Tottenham are sending a clear signal of their immediate ambitions after back-to-back seasons of finishing in the bottom four.

Should Spurs successfully navigate talks with Kroupi’s camp and meet Bournemouth’s steep financial demands, securing the in-demand starlet would mark a spectacular third blockbuster signing in quick succession and a seventh overall this summer.