Pep Guardiola ‘mesmerised’ by Man City transfer target Eli Junior Kroupi

Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi is on Manchester Metropolis’s attacking shortlist for this summer season.

Sky Sport Switzerland now reviews that supervisor Pep Guardiola admires the Frenchman, who has impressed in his debut season within the Premier League.

He has scored 11 targets, changing into the first teenager to reach double figures within the competitors for the reason that 1999/2000 season.

Kroupi’s agent has reportedly met with Metropolis director Hugo Viana, who has additionally been impressed together with his skillset. Nonetheless, Metropolis have but to contact Bournemouth over a possible deal.

The Cherries need to preserve Kroupi past this summer season, however may take into account a sale in the event that they obtain not less than a €80 million supply for him.

Metropolis will face competitors for his signing as Arsenal have contacted his agents, whereas Paris Saint-Germain are additionally contemplating a transfer for the France youth worldwide.

The Cityzens are solely prone to make a transfer for Kroupi if there may be an attacking departure.

They’re at present well-stocked at centre-forward — Kroupi’s pure place — with Erling Haaland, Omar Marmoush, and Antoine Semenyo offering depth.

Nonetheless, Marmoush may depart looking for common enjoying time. Aston Villa are said to be interested within the Egypt worldwide, after exploring to signal him on mortgage in January.

Marmoush’s departure would unencumber house and the proceeds from his potential sale may very well be used to fund a transfer for Kroupi.

It stays to be seen whether or not Kroupi could be open to becoming a member of Metropolis given the uncertainty of enjoying commonly. He could be anticipated to play second fiddle to Haaland.

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