Arsenal have been urged to sign Endrick from Real Madrid, while also eyeing a potentially record-breaking deal for Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi, as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his squad this summer.
Endrick labelled a 'diamond'
Club legend Emmanuel Petit has urged Arsenal to sign 'diamond' Real Madrid ace Endrick this summer. The Brazilian teenager has struggled for regular game time since joining Los Blancos and is currently on loan at Lyon, where he has scored seven goals this campaign.
Despite his relative success in France, the 19-year-old is unlikely to break into the Real Madrid starting line-up next season, given Kylian Mbappe currently occupies that position. That has convinced Petit that his former side should try to snap up the talented striker due to the lack of match-winning forward options available to Arteta.
Petit said: "He's so young, only 19 years old. He's very talented, very gifted, but he's like a crazy horse with a lot of energy. On the pitch, sometimes he's a little bit too selfish. But at the same time, he knows he has huge qualities. He needs to be in the right environment to improve and develop because this guy is a diamond. What kind of club would be very good for him? Given his qualities, I would love for him to come to Arsenal, to be honest with you."
Record transfer deal eyed
Arsenal are interested in signing Eli Junior Kroupi from Bournemouth in a potentially record-breaking deal. The France Under-21s star has caught the attention of several top clubs with his brilliant performances this season.
Football.london reports that Kroupi, 19, is being eyed by Arteta as a potential summer signing. The Gunners are expected to make one or two forward additions at the end of the season, with several of their current forwards expected to leave.
Kroupi is said to fit sporting director Andrea Berta's criteria, given he is young and Premier League-proven. He has scored 11 goals in 29 appearances this term but is yet to register an assist, showing room for improvement.
However, Bournemouth are expected to demand a significant fee and are under no pressure to sell, with Kroupi's contract running until 2030. Any move could make him one of, if not the most expensive centre-forwards the club has ever signed. His transfer could exceed the £56 million paid for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in 2018 and possibly the £65 million paid for Kai Havertz in 2023.
