North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have been put on high alert after AFC Bournemouth reached a definitive decision regarding the immediate future of highly-rated young forward Eli Junior Kroupi.

Following extensive internal discussions, the South Coast club has resolved not to sanction any sale for the 20-year-old French attacker during the upcoming January transfer window.

Kroupi, who dazzled during his debut campaign in English football by scoring 13 Premier League goals, recently returned to competitive first-team action after undergoing summer foot surgery.

Having made substitute appearances in recent fixtures against Manchester United and Aston Villa, his return to fitness immediately reignited active interest from several top European sides.

Both Arsenal and Tottenham, alongside Manchester United, have made formal enquiries in recent days regarding Kroupi’s physical status and long-term availability.

Mikel Arteta’s Gunners are actively seeking dynamic attacking reinforcements to bolster their frontline amidst ongoing rotation needs, while Spurs remain long-term admirers after attempting to structure a deal prior to the player's injury setup in the summer.

Despite the high-profile interest and potential multi-million pound proposals, Bournemouth hierarchy are determined to maintain squad strength for the remainder of the season.

Club executives view Kroupi as a cornerstone asset for their second-half sporting objectives and will not entertain mid-season bids unless presented with an extraordinary, astronomical figure.

While a January transfer appears firmly off the table for now, the situation is expected to reignite ahead of the summer window.

For both Arsenal and Tottenham, keeping close tabs on Kroupi’s match sharpness over the coming months will remain a strategic recruitment priority as they plan their future attacking lineups.

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