Arsenal finally ended their 22-year wait for Premier League title under Mikel Arteta.
The Gunners recorded the best defensive numbers in the division and kept 19 clean sheets throughout the campaign.
Meanwhile, they also enjoyed an impressive European run before losing the Champions League final to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties.
Despite the success, Arsenal still want more firepower in attack ahead of next season.
The club are expected to continue strengthening their frontline as they attempt to defend the league title while competing again in Europe. Meanwhile, Liverpool’s situation looks very different.
The Reds endured a disappointing and chaotic campaign despite qualifying for the Champions League. They failed to retain their Premier League crown.
As a result, Arne Slot lost his job on May 30 after Liverpool finished fifth without winning silverware.
Therefore, Liverpool moved quickly to appoint Andoni Iraola following his impressive spell at Bournemouth.
The Spaniard guided the Cherries to their highest-ever league finish and built an aggressive side capable of producing an 18-match unbeaten run.
Liverpool now want to rebuild around Iraola’s high-intensity football. The club are already exploring attacking additions capable of fitting his aggressive style and vertical system.
That search has now placed both Liverpool and Arsenal in the same transfer battle.
According to Foot Mercato, Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi has emerged as a major target for several top clubs following a superb breakthrough season in England.
The teenager joined Bournemouth from Lorient last summer in a £10M deal and immediately impressed during his first campaign.
Kroupi scored 13 goals and quickly became one of the most exciting young forwards in the Premier League.
Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are all reportedly monitoring the situation closely. However, Bournemouth are making their stance very clear.
Foot Mercato claimed the Cherries initially demanded around £86M (€100M) for the striker amid growing transfer interest.
Liverpool’s interest has naturally intensified following Iraola’s arrival at Anfield because the Spaniard played a huge role in Kroupi’s development last season.
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly want to bring the French forward back to Ligue 1. Meanwhile, Arsenal continue searching for another elite attacking option capable of taking their frontline to another level.
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