Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a sensational deal for Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi, but they are expected to encounter major challenges in the transfer pursuit.Having reinforced both their defence and midfield over the past few weeks, reports indicate that Tottenham are now turning their attention to reinforcing their attack.A couple of days ago, Spurs insider Paul O’Keefe revealed that the Lilywhites have expressed an interest in Eli Junior Kroupi, who scored 13 goals in his first season at the Vitality Stadium.This was subsequently backed up by The Independent, who claimed that Bournemouth want over £80m for the Tottenham target, but added that the North Londoners are prepared to spend big on the versatile forward.Photo by Maynard Manyowa/News Images/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesTottenham are ‘highly unlikely’ to complete a deal for Eli Junior KroupiSky Sports’ Michael Bridge has now also confirmed on social media that Tottenham are interested in the 20-year-old Frenchman.However, he asserted that a deal is ‘highly unlikely’ as the Cherries have no intention of letting Kroupi leave.The South Coast club are keen to give Marco Rose the strongest squad possible in his first season at the club, and are thus determined to keep the forward at the club.Bridge adds that it would take an ‘astronomical figure’ for Bournemouth to even consider cashing in on Kroupi.It was previously revealed that Arsenal and PSG could challenge the Lilywhites for Kroupi, and Bridge has now confirmed that the player is not short of admirers.Spurs are expected to face plenty of competition for KroupiBridge made it clear that Tottenham will face plenty of competition for Kroupi, with Roberto De Zerbi being ‘one of several clubs’ eyeing a move.In fact, the journalist adds that when he asked one source about Spurs’ interest in the Bournemouth forward, the source responded with: “Who isn’t interested in him?”Bridge wrote on X: “Spurs one of several clubs interested in Eli Junior Kroupi of Bournemouth but any deal is considered highly unlikely. Bournemouth have no need to sell.“They want Marco Rose to have the strongest squad possible in his first season & would take an astronomical figure to even to consider anything. When asked on the player & Tottenham Hotspur’s interest a source said: “Who isn’t interested in him.”Spurs one of several clubs interested in Eli Junior Kroupi of Bournemouth but any deal is considered highly unlikely. Bournemouth have no need to sell, want Marco Rose to have the strongest squad possible in his first season & would take an astronomical figure to even to…— Michael Bridge (@MichaelBridge_) July 2, 2026READ MORE: Cristian Romero injury update as Tottenham plot big-money sale after World CupThe post Tottenham want sensational £80m Eli Junior Kroupi deal but face one significant hurdle appeared first on Spurs Web.