BOURNEMOUTH star Junior Kroupi is working overtime to return to full fitness within the next four weeks following surgery.
last season, scoring 13 league goals and eclipsing records held by Robbie Fowler and Robbie Keane.
Kroupi’s stock rose considerably following his breakthrough campaign, with all linked with the 20-year-old.
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There was a strong belief within the player’s camp that Kroupi could have moved during the summer transfer window.
But those hopes were dealt a blow when he suffered a foot injury during pre-season which required surgery.
Kroupi has spent the past two months working his way back to fitness following the operation.
And SunSport understand the forward is making significant progress and is targeting a return to full fitness around the first week of November.
That would give him time to build up his match sharpness as Bournemouth juggle their Premier League and European commitments this season.
His impending return could also be welcomed by some of Europe’s biggest clubs, with Arsenal and PSG understood to have identified him as a potential transfer target.
in particular, remain interested in adding another forward to their ranks.
And Kroupi fits the profile they have been looking at, young, quick and with an eye for goal.
The youngster also demonstrated his maturity when he turned down the opportunity to represent Portugal at the World Cup, insisting he wanted to play for France.
Les Bleus are building a new-look side under manager .
Kroupi’s handling of the international tug-of-war was viewed as another example of his maturity despite being just 20 years old.
His return will also be music to the ears of Bournemouth boss Marco Rose.
The Cherries are still searching for their first Premier League victory of the season after drawing three and losing two of their opening five matches.
