Insider hints at chances of Kroupi joining Liverpool as transfer priorities mapped out
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June 12th 2026, 8:43 (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images) Eli Junior Kroupi is set to be one of the hottest properties on the transfer market this summer, and Andoni Iraola’s appointment as Liverpool head coach has inevitably fuelled speculation over a potential reunion with the Bournemouth striker.CaughtOffside initially reported in February that the Reds had been ‘keeping a close eye’ on the 19-year-old, who enjoyed a terrific first season with the Cherries in which he scored 13 Premier League goals, the most by a teenager in their debut campaign in the division.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYHowever, Vitality Stadium chief executive Tiago Pinto insisted last month that the Frenchman won’t be sold at any price this summer, and it’s also understood that the youngster is happy at the south-coast club.Brown: Liverpool unlikely to move for Kroupi this summerThat hasn’t stopped the rumours over a potential move to Liverpool, but ex-Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown has claimed that Kroupi isn’t among the Merseysiders’ transfer priorities for the upcoming window, with other positions being targeted instead.He told Football Insider: “Iraola is going to have to put transfer plans in place at Liverpool.
There are a number of positions where they need to improve, but I’m told a new striker isn’t high on their list now, there are other positions they want to target. “There’s been some talk about Iraola wanting to sign Kroupi from Bournemouth, but I would be very surprised if that move happened.
Kroupi will want to play regularly, so that’s part of the reason I can’t see it happening. Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trust Liverpool have other areas to address in the transfer window While Liverpool will inevitably be linked with a host of Bournemouth players this summer after Iraola took the job at Anfield, Brown is probably right in downplaying the likelihood of Kroupi following his former boss to Merseyside in the next few months.