Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing 19-year-old Bournemouth attacker Eli Junior Kroupi in the summer transfer window.
According to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, Real Madrid looking to add depth to the attacking unit, and they have identified 19-year-old Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi as a target for the summer transfer window.
Kroupi has been excellent for the Cherries since moving to the Premier League. The youngster has eight goals in the league this season, and he is only 19. He will improve with coaching and experience and could develop into a top-class player in the future.
Real Madrid could use more depth in the attacking unit, and it is no surprise that they are keen on the French sensation. It will be interesting to get the deal done at the end of the season. However, other bigwigs have also shown interest in Eli Junior Kroupi.
Chelsea and Liverpool also interested
Meanwhile, a report from Caught Offside has claimed that Chelsea and Liverpool are also interested in Eli Junior Kroupi. It will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done.
Chelsea need another quality striker, especially with the way Liam Delap has performed this season. The 22-year-old has been underwhelming and linked with a summer exit. It will be interesting to see if Chelsea decides to replace him with the French attacker.
On the other hand, Liverpool have already invested in two quality strikers. It would be quite surprising if they decided to sign Eli Junior Kroupi in the summer. They need to improve other areas of the squad. Signing another striker would not make much sense. The 19-year-old would also struggle to get regular gametime at Liverpool. He will want to play regularly at the stage of his career, and moving to Liverpool is unlikely to appeal to him. Perhaps a move to Chelsea would be ideal.
The attacker will cost around £70-80 million. It will be interesting to see if the three clubs are willing to pay that kind of money to get the deal done. The Cherries will not want to lose him easily. It will be interesting to see where the 19-year-old attacker ends up.
