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Manchester United<\/a> are reportedly battling with Arsenal<\/a> and Chelsea<\/a> over a deal to sign AFC Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, as per TEAMtalk<\/span><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n After letting Rasmus Hojlund<\/a> join Napoli last summer, the Red Devils decided to reinforce the frontline by purchasing Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.<\/p>\n The 22-year-old initially took time to adapt to the Premier League<\/a>\u2019s physicality before displaying glimpses of his qualities during the second half of this season. In 19 starts across all competitions, the youngster has netted 12 goals and registered a solitary assist.<\/p>\n Apart from the Slovenian international, Man Utd currently have Joshua Zirkzee as an option to deploy in the centre-forward position. However, he has struggled to find his feet in the Premier League since joining from Bologna. So, the Dutchman has been linked with a move away ahead of the summer window.<\/p>\n Now, TEAMtalk<\/em> claim that Man Utd are planning to sign a new striker to support Sesko and have earmarked Kroupi as a serious option, having been impressed by his eye-catching performances this campaign.<\/p>\n However, the Red Devils will have to overcome fierce competition to finalise the operation, as Chelsea, Manchester City<\/a>, and Arsenal have also been keeping a close eye on him.<\/p>\n![\"Rememore](\"https:\/\/football-talk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FootballTalk_New_Chapter-rememore.png\")
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