Tottenham Hotspur are actively pursuing Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi as their next major signing, with the club ready to compete against Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain for the 20-year-old's signature. The north London club have already completed the £85million capture of midfielder Mateus Fernandes and agreed a deal worth up to £100million with Newcastle United for Sandro Tonali.
De Zerbi's Squad Overhaul Continues
Roberto De Zerbi, who took over as Tottenham manager, is systematically revamping the underperforming squad. After strengthening the midfield, the focus has now shifted to attacking reinforcements. According to football.london, Junior Kroupi has become a priority target as Spurs search for a new left forward.
Bournemouth are expected to resist selling one of their prized assets, demanding a fee of at least £80million for the France Under-21 international. Junior Kroupi scored 13 goals in 33 Premier League appearances last season and his contract at the Vitality Stadium runs until 2030.
Alternative Targets and Existing Signings
While Junior Kroupi tops the wishlist, AC Milan's Rafael Leao and Manchester City's Savinho have emerged as alternative options. Tottenham may also seek a central striker to provide backup for Richarlison and Dominic Solanke. Additionally, the club has been linked with Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford, who is currently with Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup.
Spurs have already secured the signings of Martin Dubravka, Marco Senesi, Andy Robertson, and Jan Paul van Hecke, along with Fernandes, during the current transfer window. The club is pursuing players capable of making an immediate impact in the Premier League, with De Zerbi keen to complete deals swiftly so new arrivals can participate in pre-season training.
Fernandes Reveals De Zerbi's Influence
Speaking after his move was confirmed, Fernandes highlighted De Zerbi's role in his decision to join Tottenham despite interest from Manchester United. "I'm very excited for this next step. Tottenham is a massive club and the head coach was a key part of why I have decided to join," Fernandes said. "When we spoke it was very special. We look at football in the same way - going onto the pitch as a strong team, with fight and energy, to try and win every game."
