SportFootballAFC BournemouthBournemouth saw Eli Junior Kroupi enjoy a breakout season last term and the Cherries, ahead of a debut European season, have dismissed any idea of him being sold09:04, 21 Jul 2026Arsenal and Tottenham have been told by Bournemouth that there's no chance of Eli Junior Kroupi being sold this summer despite mounting interest.The 20-year-old is the latest gem to be uncovered by the Cherries, who continue to find unknown quantities in the market before they become big hits. Kroupi has just hit 13 goals in a breakout Premier League season, which has put a number of clubs on alert.Bournemouth have nailed their colours to the mast and The iPaper reports they will not sanction a move this window - even if £100million is put on the table. They maintain that his asking price will be significantly more in 2027 – when they will listen to offers for him.The south coast side recently secured European football for the first time and have told Kroupi, as well as other leading lights Alex Scott, Rayan and Adrien Truffert, that they will not be allowed to leave.Last term Kroupi became the first teenager to score at least 10 goals in his maiden Premier League season since Robbie Keane for Coventry in 1999/2000. Former Bournemouth midfielder Joe Partington said on the Cherries Unpicked podcast: "Bournemouth are lucky to have him. The recruitment team have done a really good job of finding these young players that are ready for Premier League football."Bournemouth have just brought in Marco Rose as Andoni Iraola's replacement and, after some major sales over the last 12 months, are fully compliant with all the financial rules. Their ownership maintain that their desire to keep their star names “will not change”, even if offers are made for the players.As well as the interest in Kroupi the likes of Manchester United have been linked with Scott, who has continued to blossom at the Vitality Stadium since joining from Bristol City.This summer represents a shift for the Cherries, who now have European revenue, but have previously parted with their best players when bigger clubs have come knocking.Article continues belowLast summer they saw Milos Kerkez leave for Liverpool in a £40million deal. Around the same time Real Madrid secured the signing of Dean Huijsen. Antoine Semenyo left mid-season and joined Manchester City, playing a key role in them claiming the domestic cup double.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Content cannot be displayed without consentChoose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Arsenal FCTottenham Hotspur FCAFC BournemouthSummer transfer window
Arsenal and Tottenham told Eli Junior Kroupi deal won't happen - for any price
Bournemouth saw Eli Junior Kroupi enjoy a breakout season last term and the Cherries, ahead of a debut European season, have dismissed any idea of him being sold








