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According to reports by TEAMtalk on Wednesday November 11, 2026, Tottenham Hotspur are exploring an ambitious move to sign Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi and could offer as many as three players in an attempt to secure his signature ahead of Arsenal and other interested clubs.
Kroupi has emerged as one of the most exciting young attacking talents in European football, attracting attention from several major clubs following his impressive performances in the Premier League.
Tottenham were among the clubs interested in signing the French forward during the summer transfer window, but an injury prevented them from completing a deal. However, their admiration for the Bournemouth youngster has remained strong, with the club now considering an unusual proposal to improve their chances.
According to TEAMtalk, Spurs are discussing the possibility of including players in an exchange offer, with Wilson Odobert one of the names being considered.
The winger is currently recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury but is expected to return to fitness by January.
Young attacking talents Mikey Moore and Luca Williams-Barnett have also been mentioned as possible players who could be included in the proposal.
Tottenham recognise that Bournemouth may not be interested in a straightforward cash offer, meaning a player-exchange arrangement could provide an alternative way to negotiate for the highly-rated forward.
However, sacrificing three promising players would represent a significant decision for the North London club, particularly as they attempt to strengthen their attacking options.
Kroupi joined Bournemouth from Lorient for approximately £12 million in 2025 and enjoyed an impressive debut Premier League campaign, scoring 13 goals to establish a new record for the most goals by a teenager in his first season in the competition.
His progress has attracted interest from Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Arsenal are particularly interested in strengthening their centre-forward position, and Kroupi has emerged as one of the players being considered by Mikel Arteta's side.
Manchester United are also monitoring his situation, while several European giants have registered interest in the youngster.
Despite the growing attention, Bournemouth have a strong negotiating position because Kroupi is contracted to the club until 2030. TEAMtalk has previously reported that his contract contains no release clause, meaning Bournemouth retain control over negotiations.
FootballTransfers currently estimates his transfer value at around €80 million, although this is a valuation rather than an official asking price.
Kroupi has also received his first call-up to the senior France national team, further highlighting his growing reputation.