Flashscore sources: Tottenham move on to forward targets as they eye Eli Junior Kroupi

[p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/chelsea/4fGZN2oK/"]Chelsea[/a] have also been linked with the highly-rated 20-year-old, but [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/tottenham/UDg08Ohm/"]Tottenham[/a] are keen to ensure they remain firmly in the mix as they assess their options in the market.[/p][p]A deal will not be easy as [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/bournemouth/OtpNdwrc/"]Bournemouth[/a] have no intention of selling [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/kroupi-eli-junior/fHMXip22/"]Kroupi[/a] and would only entertain an extraordinary offer.[/p][p][b]However, after already striking deals for [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/fernandes-mateus/rFdshPHI/"]Mateus Fernandes[/a] and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/tonali-sandro/fmQVO5TQ/"]Sandro Tonali[/a] this week, Spurs remain ambitious in the market and insiders are suggesting that they have already made initial explorations around trying to open up a deal for Junior Kroupi.[/b][/p][p]There is a feeling that Bournemouth would demand in excess of £80 million before even considering negotiations.[/p][p]But sources have told Flashscore that there is a feeling the player is interested in making a high profile transfer this summer. [/p][embed guid="a1259db4-12b1-438b-9912-970b7abceb92" url="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2072387786452127972" social-type="twitter" /][p]Despite the high valuation, and pulling off other high-profile deals, Tottenham do have the financial backing to pursue further ambitious business and have begun initial explorations into what would be required to sign the forward.[/p][p][b]Kroupi is one of several names under consideration, rather than the club’s only option. Tottenham have also tentatively looked into a move for [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/monaco/2PIvr8o4/"]Monaco[/a] striker [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/balgun-folarin/rVZLmUsU/"]Folarin Balogun[/a], who is valued at around £50 million and is impressing for the United States at the World Cup.[/b][/p][p]Their pursuit of [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/savinho/faynRsvT/"]Savinho[/a] from [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/manchester-city/Wtn9Stg0/"]Manchester City[/a] has continued to stall and it could be that Junior Kroupi is being looked upon as a versatile option for the front line.[/p][p]Tottenham’s recruitment team continue to assess multiple attacking options as they look to reshape the club’s forward line ahead of the new season.[/p][p]Ideally, they want a new attacker on board within the next fortnight to ensure a solid build up towards the new season.[/p][p]New boss Roberto de Zerbi has had a strong impact on the club's ambitions and has helped land big targets this window already. But it appears Spurs are not finished yet.[/p][infobox id="f961102e-920a-4281-b5f2-f996852544cf" /]