Arsenal receive transfer boost in £80m pursuit of Eli Junior Kroupi
Arsenal have received a significant boost in their pursuit of £80m-rated forward Eli Junior Kroupi after Paris Saint-Germain ended their interest in the teenager.
Mikel Arteta is actively looking to strengthen his squad ahead of their upcoming Premier League title defence.
The Gunners are seeking a response after suffering a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to the French champions in the Champions League final in Budapest.
However, the north London club have now been handed an advantage over those same European rivals in the summer transfer market.
Clear path for highly-rated teenager
Initial reports had suggested the former Lorient prospect preferred a return to his homeland to join Luis Enrique’s side.
It has now emerged that the Ligue 1 kingpins will not launch a bid for the talented youngster.
The Parisian board are reportedly content with their current attacking options and are looking at other targets.
This development paves the way for Arsenal to formalise their interest in the highly coveted attacker.
Proven top-flight pedigree
The 19-year-old only arrived in English football last year but has swiftly adapted to the physical demands of the top tier.
He enjoyed a stellar breakthrough campaign, registering 13 goals in 33 league appearances.
Those impressive domestic performances earned the dynamic forward a nomination for the Premier League’s Young Player of the Year award.
Arteta now faces the delicate task of integrating new talent without disrupting the successful blueprint that recently secured domestic glory.