Tottenham face a transfer blow as top striker target Eli Junior Kroupi has suffered a long‑term injury that is set to rule him out at the start of the season.Reports over the last few weeks have made it very clear that if Tottenham are to land their top transfer target, Eli Junior Kroupi, they will have to beat several sides to his signature.At the moment, it is a straight four-way tussle for Kroupi, with Barcelona, PSG, Arsenal and Manchester City all reportedly linked with a move for the forward.Spurs remain keen on his signature, with reports claiming that the Lilywhites are preparing a mammoth offer for the Frenchman, who is understood to be their number one target.However, recent developments might well leave Tottenham thinking twice about submitting a bid.Photo by Robin Jones – AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty ImagesTottenham handed Eli Junior Kroupi injury concern amid transfer interestAccording to reports from The Athletic, Kroupi is understood to have sustained a long-term injury that is expected to keep him out for as long as four months.The Bournemouth forward was part of the Cherries’ pre-season trip to Austria but has since returned after injuring his foot.He returned on Wednesday and underwent surgery and, based on the recovery timeline, should be back in action in October or November.Spurs face a difficult decision after Kroupi injury blowTottenham now face a key decision over the forward following his latest injury setback.Signing him at this stage would mean he misses the opening months of the season, and it would also delay his adaptation to new surroundings. In turn, Spurs might not see the best of him until 2027. Things could get even more complicated if Tottenham were to sell Richarlison and move forward with Dominic Solanke.Spurs would then be forced to rely on a centre‑forward with a concerning injury record – a risk that could leave Tottenham scrambling for solutions during the campaign should the Englishman struggle to stay fit.Roberto De Zerbi and his side now have a crucial decision to make as they continue their search for a striker this summer.READ MORE: Tottenham issue deadline ultimatum to Man City over £60m Savinho transferThe post Tottenham handed transfer blow as top target may have to wait until 2027 appeared first on Spurs Web.