Arsenal have entered the growing list of clubs monitoring Bournemouth striker Eli Kroupi, according to a report from talkSPORT. The 19-year-old French forward is attracting significant attention following a breakout debut Premier League season in which he has scored 11 goals. He is also reportedly of interest to Chelsea, Manchester City, and Manchester United.
Bournemouth are under no immediate pressure to sell, as Kroupi does not have a release clause in his contract. This allows the Cherries to set a formidable asking price, which the report suggests is likely to be closer to €100 million than a previously speculated €50 million figure. The club's strong negotiating position stems from Kroupi's contract situation and his immediate impact since arriving from Lorient last summer.
Kroupi's rapid adaptation to English football has been one of the stories of the season, making his potential availability a major talking point in the upcoming transfer window. For Arsenal, a move would signal a continued investment in a young, prolific forward to provide competition and cover for their established attacking options. Manager Mikel Arteta has previously shown a willingness to integrate young talent, and Kroupi's profile fits a long-term strategic recruitment pattern.
Meanwhile, the race for Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon has intensified, with The Athletic confirming Chelsea's interest alongside that of Bayern Munich and Arsenal. Newcastle could demand a fee in the region of €92 million for the England international, who is believed to be open to a move to a larger club. For Chelsea, a concrete move is reportedly contingent on securing qualification for the Champions League next season.
In other transfer news, Real Madrid are open to suitable offers for midfielder Eduardo Camavinga but will not force him out, according to Fabrizio Romano. Despite links to Arsenal, Manchester United, and Liverpool, Romano states that the French international is not keen to leave the Spanish capital, and the club will only entertain a sale if a major fee is tabled and the player desires the move. This clarifies earlier speculation suggesting Madrid were actively looking to offload the 21-year-old.
Chelsea and Manchester City are also tracking Bayern Munich's 16-year-old German-American goalkeeper Leonard Prescott, as per Sky Germany. The Premier League clubs are monitoring the situation of the highly-rated prospect, though any move would be complicated by UK work permit rules, as Prescott would not be eligible to relocate until his 18th birthday in September 2027. Bayern are keen to secure his long-term future with a new contract beyond 2027.
