Eli Junior Kroupi—a 20-year-old forward developed at Lorient, currently at Bournemouth (under contract until 2030) and a member of the France U21 squad—has been mentioned as a potential transfer target for Paris Saint-Germain. Journalists Romain Collet-Gaudin and Olivier Tallaron (Canal+) have weighed in on the story following a recent resurgence of these rumors.
Romain Collet-Gaudin:
PSG is not pursuing Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth)
Olivier Tallaron:
PSG has no intention of signing #Kroupi Junior. His profile does not match the club’s requirements. Current rumors are completely unfounded.
As is often the case during the transfer window, the best approach is to exercise caution and take a step back. There has been a degree of uncertainty surrounding the Kroupi link since the start of the summer; some journalists claim PSG is interested, while others insist there is nothing to it. It is difficult to sift through the noise and determine the actual status of a potential move to Paris.
This sentiment accurately reflects PSG’s current situation, where a multitude of rumors have yet to yield anything concrete. While some leads—such as Maghnes Akliouche or Ferran Torres—appear more advanced than others, nothing is certain. Given that Luis Campos prefers to work discreetly—often keeping a new signing out of the media spotlight until just days before the deal is finalized—a surprise development remains possible.
So, for now, we wait for more information. It is taking a long time; the transfer window opened a while ago, and other clubs have already made signings. However, there is still time before it closes on September 1st. There is no need to panic or rush. Paris is a two-time European champion with a top-tier squad. Besides, the World Cup is delaying the preparations of many players for the 2026–2027 season anyway.
