Fresh Eli Junior Kroupi update leaves United facing transfer heartbreak
Fresh Eli Junior Kroupi update leaves United facing transfer heartbreak Manchester United are reportedly set for a massive disappointment after the latest update on the situation of Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi. United interest Following confirmation of their qualification for next season’s Champions League, United are bracing for a busy summer transfer window. Bolstering the midfield department is expected to be the top priority but other positions could come into play, with the club in need of a larger squad ahead of the increased workload.
The future of Joshua Zirkzee is shrouded in uncertainty amidst his struggles for playing time this term. If the Dutchman departs, United could be forced to dip into the market for a striker. United are also believed to be in the market for a left-sided attacker.
One option that has cropped up in recent weeks is Kroupi. The 19-year-old forward has risen to prominence as one of the Premier League’s most highly sought-after young players, courtesy of a spectacular breakout season. Having arrived from Lorient in a bargain £10 million deal last summer, Kroupi has adapted to English football with remarkable ease.
He has bagged an impressive 12 goals so far, becoming the highest-scoring teenager in Premier League history in a debut campaign. Two of those goals have come against United, with the teenager finding the net in both the home and away fixtures, each of which ended in a draw. There have been suggestions that Kroupi could be sold for around £60m.
In addition to United, he also continues to be linked with Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain. More recently, a report coverd by The Peoples Person relayed that United are prepared to start the bidding for Kroupi at £52m. However, according to The i Paper , Bournemouth have made it clear that Kroupi will not be sold under any circumstances.