{"id":528027,"date":"2026-04-13T06:02:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T06:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/528027\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T06:02:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T06:02:14","slug":"liverpool-preparing-move-to-sign-bournemouth-star-eli-junior-kroupi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/528027\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool Preparing Move to Sign Bournemouth Star Eli Junior Kroupi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool are preparing a surprise move to sign Bournemouth rising star Eli Junior Kroupi this summer, according to reports.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.givemesport.com\/db\/sports-team\/liverpool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Anfield side<\/a> have \u2018very concrete interest\u2019 in the 19-year-old Frenchman and are reportedly prepared to rival Chelsea for his signature after the season.<\/p>\n<p>Kroupi has been in highly promising form since joining Bournemouth last year, scoring 10 goals in 27 Premier League appearances this season, including netting the Cherries\u2019 first in their 2-1 win over Arsenal on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Bournemouth are believed to be open to a sale and could demand up to \u00a360m for the 19-year-old as they look to make a significant profit, having signed him from Lorient for just \u00a312m in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>                        Liverpool Eyeing Move for Eli Junior Kroupi<\/p>\n<p>        <img width=\"1650\" height=\"826\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"AFC Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi celebrates\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mixcollage-31-jan-2026-10-46-pm-2006.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mixcollage-31-jan-2026-10-46-pm-2006.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caughtoffside.com\/2026\/04\/12\/eli-junior-kroupi-transfer-liverpool-chelsea\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">CaughtOffside<\/a>, Liverpool are among the clubs preparing a move for Kroupi after the season and have \u2018very concrete\u2019 interest in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afcb.co.uk\/news\/2026\/january\/03\/tavernier--\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">&#8216;generational&#8217;<\/a> Frenchman amid his breakout Premier League campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes\u2019 strong relationship with his former club could play a part in their pursuit, with Kroupi now potentially seen as Bournemouth\u2019s next big departure.<\/p>\n<p>The Cherries sold forward Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City for \u00a364m in January and parted ways with defenders Dean Huijsen, Illia Zabarnyi and Milos Kerkez for a combined \u00a3147m last summer.<\/p>\n<p>The futures of both defender Marcos Senesi and midfielder Alex Scott have also been the subject of speculation in recent weeks, with the former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givemesport.com\/breaking-man-utd-in-close-contact-bournemouth-marcos-senesi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">attracting interest from a host of Premier League clubs<\/a> ahead of his contract expiry.<\/p>\n<p>Scott, who was also on the scoresheet at the Emirates on Saturday, is reportedly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givemesport.com\/man-utd-want-to-sign-alex-scott-bournemouth-transfer-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">a target for Manchester United<\/a>, who are looking to reinforce their midfield with new signings this summer.<\/p>\n<p>                        Tottenham Reach Andy Robertson Agreement<\/p>\n<p>        <img width=\"1650\" height=\"826\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Liverpool's\u00a0Andy\u00a0Robertson\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mixcollage-31-oct-2025-09-53-pm-609.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mixcollage-31-oct-2025-09-53-pm-609.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Liverpool are gearing up for another busy offseason as both defender Andy Robertson and forward Mohamed Salah head towards the exit door.<\/p>\n<p>The Scottish international is believed to have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givemesport.com\/breaking-fabrizio-romano-tottenham-verbal-agreement-andy-robertson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">reached a verbal agreement to join Tottenham Hotspur<\/a>, provided the north London side avoid relegation from the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>Robertson was linked with a move to Spurs in January, but Liverpool refused to entertain an exit as they were unable to secure a replacement in time.<\/p>\n<p>The left-back has been behind summer signing Milos Kerkez in Arne Slot\u2019s pecking order for much of the season, making just seven Premier League starts and a further 13 appearances from the bench.<\/p>\n<p>        <img width=\"440\" height=\"364\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Arne Slot\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mixcollage-22-feb-2026-03-00-pm-8258.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mixcollage-22-feb-2026-03-00-pm-8258.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    Related<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.givemesport.com\/liverpool-arne-slot-sack-update-fsg-plan-ornstein\/\" title=\"David Ornstein Issues Fresh Liverpool Arne Slot Sack Update as FSG Plan Emerges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tDavid Ornstein Issues Fresh Liverpool Arne Slot Sack Update as FSG Plan Emerges<br \/>\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">The Dutchman has been under pressure at Anfield with a decision made on his long-term future<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Liverpool are preparing a surprise move to sign Bournemouth rising star Eli Junior Kroupi this summer, 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