Man Utd chiefs send scouts to watch record-breaking Premier League starlet in matchweek 33 ahead of summer pursuit

Manchester United scouts were in attendance at Newcastle United vs Bournemouth on Saturday to get a closer look at Eli Junior Kroupi in action, according to TeamTalk.

The 19-year-old was unable to add to his goal tally for the season, but did enjoy 66 minutes of action in his 16th start under the soon-to-be-departing Andoni Iraola , with Bournemouth claiming a 2-1 victory at St. James’ Park.

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Prior to the clash, Kroupi had found the back of the net in his last two fixtures against United and Arsenal.

– Saturday, 11 April 2026

He now sits at 10 goals for the campaign thus far, making him the first teenager in over two decades to hit double figures in a single Premier League term; Robbie Keane was the last to do so in the 1999/2000 season.

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Alas, with only five games remaining for the Cherries, it seems pretty safe to say that Kroupi’s maiden year in England will go down as a resounding success.

While Bournemouth will be commending their scouts for discovering the former FC Lorient starlet, his stellar form could well come with some downsides in the coming months, as he is attracting interest from a handful of suitors in the lead-up to the window opening.

– Saturday, 3 January 2026

United are believed to be firmly among Kroupi’s admirers as of late , as well as fellow English outfits Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool.

TeamTalk’s report adds that he is even catching the eyes of giants abroad, with Real Madrid, RB Leipzig and Paris Saint-Germain all keeping tabs on his performances.

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