Bournemouth’s summer planning could take a significant turn if Eli Junior Kroupi leaves for the sort of fee now being discussed. Sports Boom report that West Ham forward Pablo has emerged as a possible replacement option, with the 22-year-old’s future tied closely to West Ham’s Premier League survival battle.
Pablo only joined West Ham from Gil Vicente in January in a package worth around €23 million, arriving after an eye-catching spell in Portugal where he scored 10 goals in 13 matches. That record explains why English clubs remain alert, even though he has not yet fully settled under Nuno Espírito Santo.
West Ham’s Relegation Risk Changes Picture
Sports Boom state that if West Ham are relegated, “the sale of high-salaried players with significant market value will become inevitable.” Pablo is reportedly part of the club’s internal “relegation plan”, with offers in the region of €25-30 million likely to be considered.
That matters because Pablo’s contract runs until June 2030, giving West Ham some control. Yet long contracts do not remove financial pressure. Dropping into the Championship would create a major revenue hit, and players with resale value become obvious levers.
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Bournemouth’s Kroupi Equation
For Bournemouth, the situation appears dependent on Kroupi. Sports Boom report that if the Cherries sell him for an “astronomical figure”, with rumoured numbers between €80-100 million, they could move for Pablo.
That would represent a bold piece of succession planning. Pablo has physical presence, penalty-box instincts and age on his side, but Bournemouth would need to be convinced he can adapt quickly to their attacking demands.
Brentford are also credited with serious interest. Sports Boom say Keith Andrews’ side have monitored Pablo since his Gil Vicente days and that “elbow contact” has already been established with the player’s representatives.
Transfer Race Could Move Quickly
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