Arsenal and PSG battle to sign Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi
Premier League champions Arsenal face formidable competition from Paris St-Germain in the race to sign Bournemouth’s highly-rated teenage forward Eli Junior Kroupi this summer.
The 19-year-old enjoyed a stellar debut campaign in England last season, netting 13 league goals.
That impressive return set a new record for the most goals scored by a teenager in a debut Premier League season.
Mikel Arteta is looking to strengthen his squad after ending the north London club’s 22-year wait for a league title.
Alvarez and Rogers also on radar
The Gunners anticipate bringing in up to four new additions during the current transfer window, with a similar number expected to depart.
However, they face a significant challenge in the market from the recently crowned Champions League winners.
The French giants, who defeated Arteta’s side on penalties in the Budapest European final, share several high-profile transfer targets with their English rivals.
Both powerhouses are tracking Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, though the Argentina international reportedly prefers a move to Barcelona.
PSG ready to spend heavily
The Catalan club are currently unable to meet the financial demands required to secure the South American forward’s signature.
Paris St-Germain have indicated their willingness to meet the £108m asking price for the Atletico star.
The Parisian outfit are also now firmly pursuing Kroupi, who began his professional career in France with Lorient before his successful switch to the south coast.
Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers is another player drawing considerable attention from both Arsenal and PSG.
Manchester United and Chelsea are similarly monitoring the highly-sought midfielder, although Villa remain determined to retain their standout performer.