{"id":32358,"date":"2026-05-03T10:11:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T10:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/03\/arsenal-target-bournemouth-star-with-summer-signing-as-transfer-plans-begin\/"},"modified":"2026-05-03T10:11:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T10:11:37","slug":"arsenal-target-bournemouth-star-with-summer-signing-as-transfer-plans-begin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/03\/arsenal-target-bournemouth-star-with-summer-signing-as-transfer-plans-begin\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal target Bournemouth star with summer signing as transfer plans begin"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Arsenal are reportedly interested in a move for Bournemouth forward Junior Crupi, who has impressed for the Cherries with 11 goals in the Premier League this season and is attracting interest from several top clubs.<\/h2>\n
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Eli Junior Crupi enjoyed a dream debut season in the Premier League (Image: Robin Jones – AFC Bournemouth, AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n
According to football.london, Arsenal have their sights set on signing Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Crupi. The French U-21 international, who can also play as a second striker, has been outstanding for the Cherries and is attracting attention from a number of top clubs, including the Gunners.<\/p>\n
Arsenal forwards Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli all face uncertain futures, with summer departures a real possibility for all three. Ethan Nwaneri is another attacking talent currently attracting significant interest, football.london understands.<\/p>\n
Clubs not only in Japan but all over Europe are also enthusiastic. Borussia Dortmund have been aiming to sign the player since last summer.<\/p>\n
read more: Arsenal turn Mikel Arteta into a trusted ally as they ‘start review of injury crisis’<\/span><\/span>read more: Mikel Arteta without two star players against Fulham, Arsenal triple injury update<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Arsenal are looking to make some attacking reinforcements, particularly on the left flank and in attacking midfield, as several attacking players could be headed for departure.<\/p>\n
There is also a focus on targeting young players with great potential and the ability to bring immediate quality and impact. Crupi fits this profile perfectly, having scored 11 goals in 29 appearances in the Premier League this season, including goals against Arsenal at home and away.<\/p>\n
Crupi boasts impressive technical qualities along with the physical strength most associated with successful forwards in England’s top flight. He is adept at thwarting defenders before taking them down and creating goal chances.<\/p>\n
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Eli Junior Crupi is one of Europe’s hottest teenagers (Image: Robin Jones – AFC Bournemouth, AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Creativity is still an aspect that needs to be developed. Crupi has registered zero assists so far and ranks in the bottom percentile of chance creation among Premier League strikers.<\/p>\n
However, at only 19 years old, he still has a lot of room to grow. Arsenal have named the player as a potential target for the club.<\/p>\n
However, Bournemouth are likely to demand a hefty fee, as they have done for several other players in the past. Crupi’s contract runs until 2030, so there is no urgency to sell him.<\/p>\n
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If he chooses to leave, he could become one of the most expensive centre-forwards the club has ever signed. This could exceed the \u00a356m paid for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in 2018 or the \u00a365m paid for Kai Havertz in 2023.<\/p>\n
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