Tottenham eye triple swap to outpace Arsenal for Eli Junior Kroupi

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a triple swap deal to sign Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, The north London club hope the player‑exchange proposal will give them an edge over Arsenal, who are also monitoring the French forward. Securing Kroupi would be a major coup for Spurs.

Kroupi was one of Tottenham’s top targets in the summer, but an injury stopped a deal from being completed. He remains a ‘dream option’ that the club continue to monitor.

Spurs eye Kroupi despite injury

Tottenham are weighing a player‑exchange offer, with winger Wilson Odobert named as a possible makeweight, as clubs across Europe chase the striker. Odobert is recovering from an ACL injury and is expected to be fit by January. Young prospects Mikey Moore and Luca Williams‑Barnett have also been mentioned as potential parts of the swap. Spurs understand that signing Kroupi may require parting with a player they would otherwise keep.

The club believes a straight cash bid may not persuade Bournemouth, who could be reluctant to sell. An unusual deal may be required if Tottenham are to outpace the growing competition for the Bournemouth star. Kroupi, a 20‑year‑old, joined Bournemouth from Lorient for around £12 million in the summer of 2025.

He broke the record for most goals by a teenager in a debut Premier League season, netting 13. This season he has only made cameo appearances off the bench as he regains fitness after a pre‑season foot injury.

Swap could reshape north London race

Arsenal have also entered the race for the Frenchman as they look for a new front‑man ahead of 2027. Manchester United, Manchester City, Paris Saint‑Germain, Real Madrid and Barcelona have all shown interest. Kroupi earned his first senior France call‑up this week, adding to his appeal. Not every suitor is targeting a January 2027 move, which could give Tottenham and Arsenal a direct north London showdown.

Bournemouth are preparing for a possible sale of Alex Scott, making them even more reluctant to sanction another major departure. Consequently any approach from Tottenham, Arsenal or other clubs is likely to meet a difficult negotiation or a brick wall.