Transfer Rumors, News: Madrid, Chelsea, Liverpool Eye Junior Kroupi

Bournemouth’s 19-year-old sensation Junior Kroupi has emerged as one of the most coveted prospects in Europe, with Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Chelsea all monitoring the forward ahead of a potential summer auction, according to The Sun. Kroupi, signed from Lorient last year, has struck eight goals in 20 Premier League appearances this season, prompting the Vitality Stadium outfit to brace for formal offers that could reach £80 million.

The France youth international’s rapid adaptation to English football has turned heads across the continent. Scouts from the Bernabéu, Anfield, and Stamford Bridge have been regulars on the south coast in recent weeks, and Bournemouth officials privately acknowledge that a nine-figure valuation may be required to fend off interest once the window reopens.

Elsewhere, Manchester City are plotting a move for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. TeamTalk reports that the 23-year-old England international is viewed inside the Etihad as a long-term successor in Pep Guardiola’s midfield engine room, though any bid is contingent on the Catalan coach remaining in charge next season. City are prepared to table between £80 million and £100 million, while Manchester United continue to track Anderson’s situation.

Paris Saint-Germain have entered the race for Brighton’s 22-year-old midfielder Carlos Baleba, who has previously been linked with Chelsea and Manchester United. PSG’s sporting adviser Luis Campos has stepped up enquiries, and a bid in the £50–75 million range is expected to test the Seagulls’ resolve.

Tromso teenager Abubacarr Kinteh is also attracting Premier League attention. The Daily Mail states that scouts from Manchester United and Chelsea have watched the 19-year-old extensively this season, with Swiss clubs Basel and Young Boys on alert ahead of the Feb. 16 deadline in the Swiss transfer window.

AC Milan have identified Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus as a prime attacking target for the summer. With Santiago Gimenez expected to depart after the FIFA World Cup, the Rossoneri view the 28-year-old Brazilian as an ideal replacement; Fiorentina’s Moise Kean is lined up as an alternative. Jesus has started only two league matches this campaign, trailing Viktor Gyökeres and Kai Havertz in the Emirates pecking order.

Real Madrid loanee Endrick will return to the Spanish capital after his season-long stint at Lyon, Foot Mercato confirms, while Juventus are ready to offer USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie a three-year extension worth €4 million per season. Crystal Palace’s Daichi Kamada is set to leave on a free transfer, Inter Milan are closing in on a new deal for Federico Dimarco, and Brighton captain Lewis Dunk rejected a late-January switch to Nottingham Forest after the club accepted a bid.

LAFC will block Denis Bouanga’s proposed move to Fluminense until a replacement is secured, Newcastle have earmarked Lyon’s Tyler Morton as a potential Sandro Tonali successor, and Everton and Leeds are weighing up a swoop for Union Saint-Gilloise defender Ross Sykes. Rangers hope to tie down teenage midfielder Bailey Rice amid Aston Villa and West Brom interest, while AC Milan expect Fulham to trigger the £21 million option to sign winger Samuel Chukwueze permanently. Finally, Liverpool will review manager Arne Slot’s position should the club fail to secure Champions League qualification.