Bournemouth reveal Eli Junior Kroupi plan after Arsenal handed new 'transfer update'

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Deniran-Alleyne, T. (2026, October 22). Bournemouth reveal Eli Junior Kroupi plan after Arsenal handed new 'transfer update'. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/bournemouth-kroupi-plan-arsenal-fc-transfer-update-b1299270.html

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Bournemouth announced their stance on Eli Junior Kroupi's future after rejecting a significant offer from Arsenal. Despite interest from major clubs like Chelsea and Arsenal, Bournemouth insists that Kroupi is not for sale this January unless another club offers at least £100m and ensures Bournemouth's avoidance of relegation. Currently valued highly by the club due to his potential and their recent European qualification, Kroupi, 20, has yet to play this season after surgery but could make a brief appearance against Manchester United on Sunday as he returns to full training.

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🔮 When Martinez came out, I said this is an absolute nightmare because it will rip the dressing room apart.
🔮 Amid significant interest in Kroupi, it was understood that a bid of close to £100m would likely be required to test Bournemouth's resolve.
🔮 This is due to planned engineering works that may affect the journey for many supporters.
🔮 Barcola has been an ever-present for Liverpool in the league since signing from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer and an update on his fitness will be provided by Andoni Iraola in the pre-match news conference on Friday.
🔮 If the three-week timeframe is accurate, Tzolis will be back in contention for the visit of Everton to north London on October 24, which is followed by a trip to Fleetwood in the Carabao Cup last 16 and showdown with Liverpool at Anfield.
🔮 Speculation is rife that Man United have sounded out a replacement for Carrick, though most of the attention will be on recovering some players for the next fixture - against Bournemouth this weekend.
🔮 Previously, Havertz would have had to serve a suspension if he picked three yellow card before the quarter-final stage of the Champions League.
🔮 We still had the feeling we could win the game, maybe had too.
🔮 Celebrations were briefly halted by an offside flag, only for VAR to overturn the decision, to the delight of almost 3,800 travelling fans high up at the other end of the pitch. However, Arsenal’s lead lasted just 10 minutes. Kane, who spent much of the game dropping deep, was the architect, producing a sumptuous through ball from inside the centre circle for Davies to outpace Timber and slot past Raya. For all of their possession, Arsenal appeared vulnerable on transitions and could have gone into the break behind as Kane had an effort blocked before Gnabry picked the wrong option by shooting from distance.
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The Cherries rejected a £64m bid for Scott from Chelsea in the summer and subsequent approaches from other major clubs in England but have said they would consider a sale in January if they are confident of avoiding relegation and can land a fee of at least £100m.
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🔮 Amid significant interest in Kroupi, it was understood that a bid of close to £100m would likely be required to test Bournemouth's resolve.

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Amid significant interest in Kroupi, it was understood that a bid of close to £100m would likely be required to test Bournemouth's resolve. asserted
bid → understand → resolve
However, the Cherries' stance was that the 20-year-old was not for sale, with club insiders believing that Kroupi would benefit from another season with them and their position being strengthened by securing European football. asserted
them → believe → football
Ultimately, Kroupi stayed put and while Arsenal, among other clubs, have been tipped to make a move for the Frenchman in the winter window, BBC Sport have recently reported that Bournemouth are still not willing to entertain any offers in January. asserted
Bournemouth → stay → January
Kroupi is yet to feature for Bournemouth this season after undergoing surgery on a fractured metatarsal in July, which was expected to rule him out of action for up to four months. asserted
which → feature → months
However, after returning to full training, he could be involved on Sunday afternoon when the Cherries face a struggling Manchester United at Old Trafford. uncertain
Cherries → return → Trafford
“Junior is back into team training but not on the UEFA list, but maybe we can have him for some minutes in Manchester,” Bournemouth boss Marco Rose said. asserted
Rose → have → Manchester
While Bournemouth, reportedly, have no plans to sell Kroupi in the winter transfer window, they have softened their not-for-sale stance on Alex Scott. uncertain
they → have → Scott
The Cherries rejected a £64m bid for Scott from Chelsea in the summer and subsequent approaches from other major clubs in England but have said they would consider a sale in January if they are confident of avoiding relegation and can land a fee of at least £100m. asserted
they → reject → 100
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