PSG's sporting director has once again activated his radar to capture the biggest promise of French football abroad: Eli Junior Kroupi.
The 19-year-old striker is shining in the Premier League this season with his goal-scoring ability, playing for Bournemouth.
Luis Campos, the architect of the Parisian team, has already started initial contacts to secure the return of the U21 striker to his place.
This operation is part of the club's new policy to bring back the brightest French talents before their value becomes unattainable.
The Parisian team is looking for an attacking profile that combines freshness, mobility and, above all, immediate effectiveness in front of the opposing goal.
Following his move from Lorient to England a year ago, the striker's growth has been exponential, showing a maturity untypical of his young age.
Currently, the European market is carefully watching how this rough diamond is positioning itself as the next big transfer on the continent.
PSG are clear that the arrival of new blood is essential to maintain dominance in Ligue 1 and compete for European glory.
Luis Campos believes that signing the French striker is a strategic priority that must be completed before other English giants step in.
To finance this ambitious reinforcement, the French club is seriously considering the departure of current strikers, such as Portuguese Gonçalo Ramos.
The goal is to free up salary space and locker room space so that the young French star has the minutes necessary for his development.
The club believes that the sports project focused on local talent will be the decisive argument to convince the player to come to Paris.
Discussions have already begun, and the Parisian entity is committed to reaching a quick agreement this summer.
Eli Junior Kroupi's performance during the season in the British Isles has been simply spectacular, with eight goals in just 19 official appearances.
His ability to score from close quarters and his speed have tested even the strongest defences in the toughest league in the world, and these figures have significantly increased his market value since joining Bournemouth for €13m.
Although he has a contract until 2030, PSG's interest could prompt a forced departure if the economic offer meets the high English demands.
Recent reports suggest the transfer could exceed £40 million, a figure that reflects his status as a rising star.
His tactical evolution under the pressure of the English league has made him a much more complete and deadly striker.
Within the PSG structure, the arrival of a talent of this magnitude is seen as a safe investment for the present and the next decade.
The leaders want to prevent the best French talents from shining in rival leagues without first going through the discipline of the French champions.
The team represents the combination of local identity and technical quality that the club aims to showcase in the world of football.
Competition for his services will be fierce, with big clubs like Arsenal monitoring his every move in the opposition box.
However, the Parisian club has the advantage of returning to their homeland and offering an unparalleled stage in the Champions League.
Luis Campos' plan has been set, and all that remains is for the pieces of the financial "puzzle" to fit together to see the new star in the blue jersey.
For PSG, finalizing this transfer would be a statement in the 2026 summer transfer window, securing the player that many call "the new Henry."
The institution's commitment to the excellence of young French players is stronger than ever under the current technical direction at the Parc des Princes.
The summer promises to be intense, but the goal is clear: Eli Junior Kroupi must wear the jersey of his country's most important club./Express newspaper/
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