As a result, there will be little problem as the Gunners travel to Crystal Palace on Sunday and both teams prepare for next week’s European final. Arsenal now have the chance to lift the Champions League trophy for the first time in the club’s history with a stunning double against Paris Saint-Germain.
Arteta remains focused on getting the best out of his current squad, but plans will be drawn up on how to strengthen the squad this summer. Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Crupi has been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium after his breakthrough spell with the Cherries.
Arsenal are also reportedly interested in Sporting CP’s Morten Hjurmand, who has been linked with a move away from the Portuguese club this summer. Here, Express Sport examines some of the most important stories surrounding the north London outfit.
New team joins Eli Junior Crupi Race
Arsenal are said to be eyeing Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Crupi, but the Cherries have no intention of selling him. The teenager scored against City on Tuesday, ultimately clinching the Premier League title for Arsenal, and is already beloved by Gunners supporters.
The Daily Mail reports that Arsenal are also one of the clubs “tracking” the 19-year-old. It is also claimed that Chelsea are monitoring Crupi’s movements ahead of the summer transfer window.
However, reports claim that Bournemouth have revealed that the France Under-21 international is not for sale. The Cherries are in no mood to cash in on one of their prized assets as manager Andoni Iraola prepares to leave the club.
Crupi has scored 13 goals in 32 Premier League games, meaning he has scored an average every 124 minutes this season. Bournemouth could qualify for the Champions League with Sunday’s final game against Nottingham Forest.
Target prepares to say goodbye
Sporting CP captain Morten Hjurmand is widely expected to play his final game for the club on Sunday. The Danish national team is preparing to face Torreense in the Taca de Portugal final.
Portuguese media outlet Correio da Manha reported that Hjormando would like to “say goodbye” by lifting the trophy this weekend. The magazine previously described Arsenal as “leading the race” along with Manchester United in the race to sign him.
The defensive midfielder’s contract includes a £69m release clause, but he is expected to leave in around half of that amount, with Sporting already working on a replacement. Atletico Madrid and Manchester City are also said to be interested in signing the 26-year-old.
Hürmand joined Sporting from Lecce in 2023 and was handed the captain’s armband the following year. The Danish midfielder has won two Primeira Liga titles and one Taca de Portugal title during his time at the club, and is on the verge of winning even bigger trophies.
