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Man City eye Kroupi as Bournemouth set asking price

Manchester City have entered the race for one of the Premier League's most exciting young talents, with Pep Guardiola said to be an admirer of Bournemouth starlet Eli Junior Kroupi. The France U21 international has enjoyed a stunning breakout campaign on the south coast, attracting interest from Europe's elite as the summer transfer window approaches.

Kroupi on Man Utd's new four-man summer transfer wishlist

Manchester United have reportedly identified Bournemouth sensation Eli Junior Kroupi as a primary target in a new four-man summer transfer wishlist. The 19-year-old forward is catching the eye of the Old Trafford hierarchy following a superb debut campaign in the Premier League, alongside Cherries team-mate Marcos Senesi and two burgeoning European wonderkids.

Liverpool and Chelsea are locked in a transfer battle for a highly rated French talent

A deal is being cooked up behind the scenes.

Arsenal suffer a costly home defeat against Bournemouth in the English title race

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Lyon plot bid to bring Bournemouth striker back to Ligue 1

Lyon are reportedly considering plotting a bid to sign Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi in an attempt to bolster their forwardline. Les Gones are struggling in attack following the late departure of Georges Mikautadze to Villarreal. Martin Satriano is not exactly someone Lyon are expecting big things from, which has prompted the Ligue 1 outfit to reconsider their options in attack.

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