Tottenham are preparing an opening offer for Eli Junior Kroupi, with reports suggesting negotiations could become realistic if the package climbs beyond £75million, and perhaps closer to £100million. Bournemouth's stance is still firm, though, with the club telling suitors internally that the forward is not for sale. Kroupi scored 13 Premier League goals in 35 appearances, which is why this is not a speculative punt on potential.
Bournemouth's asking price and stance
The numbers around the deal are not settled. One source has put the threshold at more than £80million, while another says Bournemouth would only consider a package beyond £75million. Elsewhere, the valuation has been framed at around €100million.
Michael Bridge said any deal is considered to be "highly unlikely", which sits neatly alongside Bournemouth's public line. The club have also agreed a deal for Álvaro Rodriguez worth an initial £21.4million, potentially rising to £25.7million, but that does not automatically mean they are ready to cash in on Kroupi.
Why Tottenham are pushing
Tottenham finished 17th in the Premier League with 41 points from 38 games, so the urgency around attacking reinforcements is obvious. Bournemouth finished sixth with 57 points from 38 games, which helps explain why they can afford to be stubborn on price.
Kroupi is described as equally comfortable leading the line or operating from either flank, the sort of profile that gives a buyer more than one route to using him. Arsenal, Chelsea and PSG are also being linked, so Tottenham are not just bidding against Bournemouth. They are trying to sell a project against rival interest, and that is the harder part.
Closing the gap
For now, Tottenham are only preparing the opening move. Bournemouth insist Kroupi is not for sale, and the reported figures have already moved from £75million to around €100million depending on the source.
The next actual step is an opening offer, not a completed transfer, and the market will get a better read once Tottenham put a number on the table.
Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 6 outlets. How we work →