Tottenham ready to do so if referred to by GMS as a bold move to secure a £100m “generation” star for manager Roberto de Zerbi
It has been a frustrating start to the season for the north London club. Tottenham spent large sums of money in the summer window and incurred a bill of over £300 million – a club record. But the money spent has not produced consistent results on the pitch: Spurs have only won three times so far this season, while they have lost four and drawn three.
Read: Manchester United’s £1.4 billion debt problem – explained
Things were looking bright for De Zerbi’s men after three straight wins, but they had to limp into the international break after a disappointing defeat to Leeds United – who are currently above them in the table.
As things stand, De Zerbi has only two real options in the striker role: Dominic Solanke, who has struggled since arriving in 2024, and Omar Marmoush, who has yet to show any form since his loan spell at Manchester City in the summer. Meanwhile, Richarlison has been frozen out because he doesn’t agree with De Zerbi.
Spurs consider players in exchange
Spurs may feel they need a third striker option for proper competition, with TeamTalk reporting that Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi is a “dream target” – so much so that Spurs are willing to offer current players to secure the deal. Wilson Odobert has been considered as a possible piece, but as he is working his way back from a cruciate ligament injury, he may not be attractive to the Cherries.
Young players such as Mikey Moore and Luca Williams-Barnett have also been mentioned, with the latter making his breakthrough in the first team this season.
Tottenham are said to have been interested already in the summer window, but Kroupi suffered an injury that complicated the deal. He has since returned from his foot problem and has played three league games so far.
“Generation player”
Kroupi, described as a “generational player” by teammate Marcus Tavernier, is under contract until 2030. Bournemouth are unlikely to sell – especially since they are seventh in the table, have the potential for an impressive season and are hoping for a good performance in the Europa League.
“He’s already a good finisher. He’s just come in and it seems like he already knows what role he has in the team,” says Danny Murphy.
Kroupi is a key player for Bournemouth and is likely to attract interest from more than just Tottenham. An asking price of £100m has been mentioned in the past – a huge sum for Spurs to pay in January, considering the big summer spending. The Cherries could also block any deal this winter, and Kroupi will likely be willing to stay until the summer if he is promised a transfer then.
13 goals in the Premier League last season
Kroupi has yet to find his scoring form this season, but he scored 13 goals in the Premier League last season – prompting then-manager Andoni Iraola to say:
“When you’re 19 years old with eight goals, it’s unbelievable, because he doesn’t start every game. He gives us quality on the ball, which is always important. We can put him in that position around the box – he can score goals. He also gives us work capacity, so we keep him on the pitch.
Arsenal’s move to give Martin Ødegaard the optimal composition of players
