Man Utd eye Bournemouth duo as Andoni Iraola decision sparks transfer raid

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Manchester United are said to be tracking Eli Junior Kroupi and Marcos Senesi ahead of the summer transfer window.

Senesi, 28, is set to become a free agent when his contract runs out at the end of this campaign and is reportedly departing the south coast outfit rather than signing any fresh terms. The Argentina defender has clocked up over 100 Premier League outings across four seasons.

Kroupi, 19, has bagged 10 goals during his maiden campaign in the division despite still being a teenager until this summer. Two of those have arrived in Bournemouth's pair of score draws against United this season.

The Daily Mail claims that both players are on their watchlist. Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are also believed to hold an interest in Senesi, with the Blues and Liverpool highlighted as admirers of his colleague.

Their current manager, Andoni Iraola, is also rumoured to be moving to United next season. The Spaniard inherited his captain at the back, but Junior Kroupi arrived last summer with him in charge.

Iraola's next appointment could shape where Senesi ends up on a free transfer. However, it could also influence any exit for the forward, particularly if it is Chelsea, Liverpool or even United. Kroupi recently discussed his aspirations of representing the world 's elite clubs.

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He told Telefoot: "I had dreams of winning the Ballon d'Or, of playing for the biggest clubs in the world, but they aren't really dreams anymore, rather objectives because I know that I can make them a reality.

"I'm now working to get to where I want to be." The teenager did clarify, though, that delivering for Bournemouth remains his main focus.

"The most important thing is to perform as I need to here, and after that, we'll see what happens." Those comments, however, came before news emerged of Iraola's looming departure.

Bournemouth released a statement on Iraola's behalf on Tuesday confirming his exit. The manager said: "It has been an honour to manage AFC Bournemouth, and I am proud of what we have achieved together.

"I'm thankful to the players and staff that I've worked with, as well as Bill [Foley], who have all made my time here so special. As for the fans, you have continued to show your fantastic support to myself and the team, and for that I will always be grateful.

"I feel this is the right moment for me to step away, but I will always carry fantastic memories of this club."

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