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Tottenham Prepare £85m Bid for Bournemouth Forward Eli Junior Kroupi

A test offer would put Bournemouth’s public refusal to sell under pressure and could spark a wider transfer contest for the 20‑year‑old.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets reported on Friday, July 10, that Tottenham are readying a big-money approach commonly cited around £75–85m to open talks for Kroupi.
  • Bournemouth have publicly insisted the France U21 forward is 'not for sale' and hold him on a long-term contract while preparing for Europa League football.
  • Kroupi scored 13 Premier League goals in 33 appearances last season after joining from Lorient, a form that has drawn interest from top clubs in England and Europe.
  • Kroupi’s agent, Moussa Sissoko, says there is no final decision and discussions are ongoing, leaving any transfer dependent on valuation and the player’s preference.
  • Pundits and former scouts back his potential but warn a £75–100m fee must weigh his youth and managed minutes against the risk of asking him to be an every-week starter.