Liverpool eye £80m Bournemouth star Eli Junior Kroupi, Arsenal lead race for Bayern Munich midfielder – Paper Round
Updated 10/03/2026 at 09:16 GMT
React to this story
Tuesday’s Paper Round leads on Liverpool, who along with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are said to be monitoring Bournemouth’s 19-year-old forward Eli Junior Kroupi. Elsewhere, Callum Wilson is set to extend his West Ham United contract, while Arsenal lead the race to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka when he leaves the German club in the summer.
Watch: Why have Arsenal been so good in the Champions League this season?
Video credit: TNT Sports
Liverpool in for £80m forward
Liverpool are among the clubs targeting Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi, the Daily Star reports.
The French Under-21 star only cost The Cherries £12 million in 2025 and could already fetch them £80m.
Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are also said to be monitoring the 19-year-old, who dreams of winning the Ballon d’Or one day.
The Star adds: "He can play through the centre or be deployed as a left-sided forward or left winger, as he was frequently at Lorient, where he netted 22 times in Ligue 2 last season to assist them in securing promotion to the top flight. This versatility means he could be deployed instead of Cody Gakpo on the left of Liverpool's attack.
"Despite not consistently being a regular starter for Bournemouth this campaign, he has found the net eight times in the Premier League - averaging one every 133 minutes."
Wilson to extend West Ham stay
Callum Wilson has agreed a one-year contract extension with West Ham United having been close to leaving the club during the January transfer window, the Telegraph reports.
The striker was linked with other English clubs in January, as well as Al-Shabab in Saudi Arabia.
The Telegraph adds: "The 34-year-old was in talks over terminating his contract in January following the arrival of forwards Taty Castellanos and Pablo, but has forced his way back into the plans of Nuno Espirito Santo as the club attempt to secure Premier League survival.
"It is understood that an agreement in principle is in place for his deal to be extended beyond the summer, when it was due to expire.
"The deal is a remarkable turnaround for the third-highest scorer of players currently playing in the Premier League, with only Mohamed Salah and Erling Haaland scoring more than Wilson’s 93."
Arsenal lead Goretzka race
Arsenal are reportedly leading the race to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer, the Daily Star reports.
The 31-year-old was targeted by Arsenal in the January transfer window and is set to leave the German club in the summer when his contract expires.
The Star adds: "Serie A leaders Inter Milan, Spanish side Atletico Madrid and north London rivals Tottenham are also in the race to sign the Germany international, who has scored 48 goals for the Bavarian titans."
Pochettino on Real managerial shortlist
Real Madrid have reportedly put Mauricio Pochettino on a shortllist of candidates to replace Alvaro Arbeloa.
Arbeloa was put in charge of Los Blancos when Xabi Alonso departed the club in January, but the club still sit four points behind Barcelona in La Liga.
The report reads: "The LaLiga giants have begun to scout the coaching market ahead of a summer in which major structural changes are expected that could also affect several of those in charge of the transfer market.
"Madrid announced the hiring of Arbeloa to replace Xabi Alonso on Jan. 12, but it was never clarified how long he had signed for.
"The former Madrid and Liverpool player was well regarded at the Santiago Bernabéu for his work with the youth team, but some sources tell ESPN that he was never really considered a long-term solution."
- - -
Watch the Premier League, Men’s and Women’s FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League and more on TNT Sports.
Related Topics
Advertisement
Advertisement