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Arsenal and Manchester United join Barcelona in pursuit of Kroupi

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 7:20 AM

Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Arsenal and Manchester United join Barcelona in pursuit of Kroupi

Summary

Barcelona may face increased competition from Arsenal and Manchester United for 20-year-old French forward Eli Junior Kroupi. The Bournemouth player has generated interest following his return from a foot injury, although the club intends to keep him for the remainder of the season. Arsenal and Manchester United have reached out to gauge his condition and contract status, while Tottenham Hotspur has previously expressed interest. Despite this, Bournemouth's management has stated they are not looking to negotiate Kroupi’s departure in January. His prior performance included 13 goals in 33 Premier League matches last season.

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Status Watch

•Bournemouth intends to keep Eli Junior Kroupi at least until summer.
•Kroupi scored 13 goals in the 2025-26 Premier League season.
•Arsenal and Manchester United have made enquiries about Kroupi's contract.
•Kroupi recently returned from a foot injury sustained in pre-season.
•Tottenham Hotspur also previously pursued Kroupi.

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7:20 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona face Arsenal and Manchester United competition for 20-year-old French forward – report

What they're saying

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Barcelona could face a growing challenge in their pursuit of Eli Junior Kroupi, with Arsenal and Manchester United reportedly joining Tottenham Hotspur in the race for the Bournemouth forward ahead of...
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