Tottenham are considering an ambitious deal involving several players as they attempt to sign Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi, according to TEAMtalk.
The London club were interested in the France Under-21 international during the last summer transfer window, but discussions failed to produce an agreement. An injury also complicated the possibility of a move.
Tottenham have not ended their pursuit, however, and Kroupi remains a priority despite being only 20. The club continue to monitor his progress as they assess how best to persuade Bournemouth to sell.
One option under consideration is a player-plus-cash arrangement. Wilson Odobert has reportedly emerged as a possible part of the proposal, although the winger is currently recovering from a cruciate ligament injury. He is expected to return to action in January.
Tottenham could also include two of their young players in the proposed deal. Mikey Moore and Luca Williams-Barnett are both among the names who could be offered to Bournemouth as part of a sizeable package for Kroupi.
Bournemouth may prove difficult to convince. The forward is under contract with the Cherries until 2030 and the club are not necessarily looking to part with him.
A purely financial offer might therefore be insufficient, with Kroupi valued at 70 million euros by Transfermarkt. Tottenham could attempt to gain an advantage over their European rivals by putting together an unusual proposal involving several players rather than relying solely on a transfer fee.
Kroupi’s annual salary is reported to be 1,200,288 euros, equivalent to 780,187,200 FCFA.