Tottenham Hotspur target Eli Junior Kroupi has just made a big admission about his future after returning from injury.Kroupi was at the top of Tottenham’s wishlist during the summer window, but the forward suffered a major injury setback in pre-season, which ended the Lilywhites’ pursuit of the player.It has been widely reported over the last few weeks that De Zerbi’s men could reignite their interest in Kroupi in January, but they may face an uphill task in winning the race for the Frenchman.It has been suggested that the likes of Arsenal and Barcelona have also shifted their sights towards the Bournemouth forward, who is thought to be valued at around £85m.E. KroupiBournemouth – Premier League (2025 – 2026)Appearances33Minutes Played1690Average Rating6.80Shots33Shots on Target22Goals13Assists0Yellow Cards5Red Cards0Penalties Scored2Stats correct as of 30 October 2026.Photo by Dave Howarth – CameraSport via Getty ImagesEli Junior Kroupi signals transfer ambition amid Tottenham interestThe 20-year-old recovered from his foot injury to make his first appearance of the season last Sunday. Kroupi got a few minutes under his belt after coming on for Evanlison in the 87th minute in the Cherries’ 3-0 win at Old Trafford.The Frenchman has now given his suitors a major boost by expressing his ambition to play for the biggest clubs in the world.On completing his return to the pitch, Kroupi told DAZN in France (as relayed by Sport): “I’m going to give everything to play for the biggest clubs in the world, in the best leagues in the world.”Why Kroupi may be out of Spurs’ reach in JanuaryIn his meeting with the Fan Advisory Board last month, Tottenham CEO Vinai Venkatesham admitted that the Premier League’s financial regulations constrained Spurs’ spending in the summer.It is unlikely that the Lilywhites are going to be in a position to pay the kind of fees they paid for their top targets in the summer.Spurs are expected to be restrained in the winter transfer window and prioritise value-for-money deals.One would not be surprised if the North Londoners looked for number nine options around Europe rather than paying a premium for a Premier League striker such as Kroupi.READ MORE: Tottenham could attempt £67m double raid of Club Brugge in JanuaryThe post Eli Junior Kroupi drops big transfer hint, but does it take him beyond Tottenham Hotspur? appeared first on Spurs Web.