Arsenal set to miss out on signing French striker

Arsenal are set to miss out on signing French striker Junior Kroupi during the winter transfer window, according to The Telegraph.

The 20-year-old had a terrific debut season in the English top-flight last term with 13 goals but has yet to make a big impression this campaign.

Kroupi picked up a metatarsal injury in pre-season and only recently returned to training. Despite this, he continues to be linked with a move elsewhere with Arsenal said to be among his main admirers.

It is now revealed that the Gunners are unlikely to get the opportunity to land Kroupi this winter, with the Cherries maintaining a no-precedent stance.

The South Coast outfit have ambitious plans of qualifying for the Champions League next term, having just missed out last term.

Kroupi is regarded as one of the indispensable players in the squad and the club prefer to keep hold of his services for the rest of the season.

The news is a huge blow for the Gunners, who have earmarked him as a potential target to strengthen their attack at the start of the year.