Eli Junior Kroupi warned Arsenal are 'different fish' as highly-rated Bournemouth striker sees £85m transfer speculated on

Kroupi's valuation soars from £10m to £85m

Kroupi - who is the son of former Ivory Coast international, Elie - made a remarkable impact at the Vitality Stadium on the back of his

Serious value for money has been found in that deal, with

With Kroupi’s stock on the rise, it has been suggested that he

Arsenal are said to be mulling over whether those

The Gunners have been

He would come with a nine-figure transfer fee, which may lead to Arsenal exploring alternative options. Kroupi is attracting plenty of admiring glances, with the France U21 international scoring home and away against the Gunners in 2025-26.

Would Kroupi be a shrewd addition for Arsenal?

Quizzed on whether the youngster could be a shrewd addition for Arteta and whether a

“He needs to confirm at the highest level, with a lot more pressure. Bournemouth is a different fish than Arsenal. You have to make room to bring these players in.

“As a young player, if you want to break through the national team, if you're young or more experienced, you need to play week in, week out. You've got to be careful with his next move. Definitely an impressive season so far.”

How Kroupi would fit into Premier League title-winning squad

Arsenal splashed out on Swedish frontman Viktor Gyokeres last summer, making him their new central striker. Major silverware was secured, while falling

Pressed on whether Kroupi could, as a more mobile operator, be considered a better fit to lead the line for the Gunners, Silvestre added: “The Premier League is about different attributes. Sometimes you're going to need players who are physically stronger and be a focal point up front. Sometimes you're going to need players like this.

“In the squad, it's good to have variety for Mikel, especially because people were criticising that Arsenal is too predictable. We're having different types of strikers. If you have Gabriel Jesus, he's offering different things than Gyokeres.

“You need to balance your front four, front three, and make sure you have goals in every situation. Because you're going to defend against low block, you're going to have to use space sometimes. They have to look at the big picture when they make those signings.”

Kroupi contract: Bournemouth under no pressure to sell

Kroupi signed a five-year contract when linking up with Bournemouth, taking him through to 2030. Said terms mean that the Cherries are under no pressure to part with another prized asset.

Tempting offers may, however, be tabled in the coming weeks, with Arsenal not the only side reported to be showing interest in a lively forward that could soon be impressing alongside the likes of Kylian Mbappe and