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Arsenal dealt major blow in Junior Kroupi pursuit, Andrea Berta should look elsewhere

Lachlan GarrettLachlan Garrett· Updated
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At a Glance:

  • PSG have emerged as Junior Kroupi’s preferred destination this summer.
  • Arsenal remain interested but face growing competition.
  • Bournemouth are expected to demand around €100m.

Arsenal have suffered a significant setback in their pursuit of Junior Kroupi, with PSG now emerging as the player’s preferred destination despite widespread interest from across Europe this summer.

Reports suggest several clubs have already made progress in discussions, while PSG have only recently entered the race. Nevertheless, the French side have quickly positioned themselves as the leading option for the highly-rated forward.

However, the deal remains far from straightforward. Bournemouth are expected to demand a fee in the region of €100m, which could complicate negotiations even with strong interest from multiple European sides.

Arsenal must move on from Junior Kroupi transfer pursuit

As a result, Arsenal must now assess their next move carefully. While the club continue to track Kroupi’s situation closely, his preference for PSG raises clear doubts about whether a deal remains achievable in this window.

Therefore, attention may soon shift toward alternative attacking targets, particularly if the player’s stance does not change in the coming weeks.

More to follow….

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Lachlan Garrett is a sports journalist and sub editor covering Arsenal for Read Arsenal. He specialises in football news, tactical analysis and transfer coverage. Lachlan has written for publications including Dave Sport and Read Arsenal, covering Premier League stories and breaking football news. He holds a Master’s degree in Sports Journalism from the University of Brighton. Alongside writing, Lachlan works as a sub editor ensuring articles are accurate, well structured and optimised for SEO. When not covering football, he follows basketball closely and enjoys discussing the wider culture surrounding sport.

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