Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are locked in a fierce battle for the signature of Bournemouth’s star player, Eli Kroupi., in the upcoming summer transfer window, according to The Sun.
The 19-year-old has impressed this season, scoring eight Premier League goals for Bournemouth after his £10 million move from Lorient last summer.
There is a widespread belief at Bournemouth that Kroupi is a gem and could be the first player to command a record-breaking fee, potentially exceeding £80 million, given his impressive performances.
Real Madrid have sent scouts to England to monitor Kroupi, and the reports appear to be very positive. The Spanish giants have reportedly placed the player at the top of their summer transfer wish list, but Florentino Perez’s men will face stiff competition to secure his services.
The Sun reports that Real Madrid are locked in a battle with Paris Saint-Germain and several other top European clubs are vying for the signature of Bournemouth’s star player, Kroupi, in the race to sign him.
The Sun reports that Real Madrid are locked in a fierce battle with Paris Saint-Germain and several other top European clubs. Paris Saint-Germain are among the clubs most interested in signing Kroupi, along with Chelsea and Liverpool. This has prompted Bournemouth to move to secure the player with a new contract, either guaranteeing his continued presence at the club or selling him for a substantial fee.
Bournemouth are planning to offer Kroupi an improved salary and a contract extension, and possibly include a release clause similar to the one in Antoine Simeone’s contract, which led to his sale to Manchester City for approximately €70 million in the winter transfer window.
It’s worth noting that Real Madrid’s interest in Kroupi is not new. The Spanish club attempted to sign him in the winter of 2024, before Bournemouth secured the player with a lucrative offer to the French club, which included a clause allowing him to remain at Bournemouth until the summer.
