Arteta isn't giving up! Arsenal plot January raid for the Premier League's young sensation

Arsenal's hunt for attacking reinforcements is set to continue in winter. The Gunners have once again set their sights on Bournemouth's jewel Junior Kroupi.

Details: According to Transfer News Live, citing Football London, Arsenal are interested in signing Kroupi in January once the 20-year-old returns from injury. The Frenchman scored 13 goals last season, but Bournemouth would only consider selling for an offer worth more than £80 million.

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The story of Kroupi and Arsenal has been running all summer: the London club tracked the striker closely, but their plans were derailed at the end of July when the Bournemouth forward underwent surgery on a fractured metatarsal and was ruled out for three to four months. Tottenham were also credited with interest, yet the Cherries insisted all along that their gem was not for sale at any price this summer. Now, with the striker's return to action approaching, the race is expected to reignite, and Bournemouth have at least named their number: more than £80 million. For a player valued at around €40 million by Transfermarkt and tied to the club until 2030, that is a bold stance, but it reflects the Frenchman's status as one of the most clinical young finishers in England. Kroupi, who was also on PSG's radar last year, would give Arteta a dynamic alternative in the forward line as Arsenal chase glory on all fronts with a flawless start to the season. The January window promises to be hot in North London, with the Gunners simultaneously monitoring Barcelona goalkeeper Joan García.

It's worth noting that Kroupi joined Bournemouth from Lorient and has already been capped at France youth level, where his scoring rate attracted scouts from across Europe.

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