Kroupi prefers PSG over deal with another English club

BOURNEMOUTH forward Junior Kroupi would prioritise a move to Paris Saint-Germain over Arsenal and Chelsea, according to reports in France, writes Chris Davie.

The 19-year-old became the first teenager to score 13 goals in a debut Premier League season after arriving from the Cherries’ sister club Lorient for £12million last summer. Kroupi (pictured) has attracted interest from several clubs across Europe with Arsenal, Chelsea, PSG, Barcelona and Bayern Munich all considering a move this summer. However, FootMercato reports that Kroupi’s preference would be to join PSG ahead of any other Premier League side. The report adds the club’s initial asking price is £86.3million, while Manchester City have already held discussions over a potential move. Speaking before his departure from Bournemouth, Andoni Iraola urged Kroupi to stick around. ‘I think Junior has been a big challenge for me this season, one of the biggest challenges because we noticed straight away he has special things. His finishing is top for me,’ said Iraola, who has agreed to replace Arne Slot as Liverpool boss. ‘For sure, I think he will play even more minutes next season. I think this is the best place for him to continue his evolution.’