Arsenal’s pursuit of a new striker this summer has received a significant boost following the latest developments surrounding Bournemouth teenager Eli Junior Kroupi.

The 19-year-old has been one of the standout players in the Premier League this season, registering an impressive 13 goals in his debut top-flight campaign.

Reports had suggested that Kroupi himself was leaning towards a move to Paris Saint-Germain, which would have represented a major obstacle for any interested English clubs.

However, a new update from Get French Football News states that PSG do not currently seem to be pursuing Kroupi, with other attacking players on their list instead.

That development opens the door considerably for Arsenal, who have already been making quiet inquiries about the young Frenchman’s availability and situation.

Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano recently posted on his YouTube channel about the north London giants calling to ask about the Frenchman’s situation, signalling genuine interest.

Chelsea were also linked with Kroupi by the Daily Mail, but those links have since gone quiet, leaving Arsenal in a potentially advantageous position in the race.

Kroupi’s importance to this season’s title picture only adds a fitting narrative to any potential move to the Emirates Stadium in the weeks ahead.

When Arsenal needed Manchester City to drop points late on in the season, it was Kroupi who opened the scoring with a stunning finish for Bournemouth in their 1-1 draw with Pep Guardiola’s side.

That moment proved crucial to Arsenal’s title triumph, making the Frenchman something of an unlikely hero for Mikel Arteta’s squad from afar.

Kroupi looks like one of the top young forwards in Europe at the moment, so could be an ideal signing to improve Mikel Arteta’s side now, as well as for the long term.

One complicating factor could involve former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, who has recently made the move to Liverpool and could attempt to lure Kroupi to Anfield.

Arsenal will need to move decisively if they are serious about landing one of the most exciting young strikers to emerge in English football this season.

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