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Big clubs stunned as Bournemouth refuse to sell Scott, Kroupi or Rayan

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Bournemouth's star trio are going nowhere soon.
Alex Scott, Eli Junior Kroupi
Alex Scott, Eli Junior Kroupi

Bournemouth trio Alex Scott, Eli Junior Kroupi and Rayan are all on the radars of big clubs, but the Cherries won't sell any of them in January, reports BBC Sport.

Bournemouth finished sixth in the Premier League last season, as one of the stories of the season. The aforementioned trio played a large part in the success.

Right now, the Cherries find themselves 17th. But Kroupi is injured and Rayan is yet to fire, so once rectified, they could once again be one of the most impressive sides in the league.

Their status among the league's big hitters last season drew interest in some of their best players.

But BBC Sport reports there's little chance of any club landing a Bournemouth star any time soon.

It's stated the club aren't willing to entertain offers for star midfielder Scott in January - who just made his England debut - and similarly, winter moves for Kroupi and Rayan are off the table.

No contact will be welcomed on moves until they complete their league objectives for the season, or it becomes clear they aren't attainable.

That Bournemouth are in the Europa League this season is one of the big factors meaning they won't weaken their side in January.

Big clubs want Bournemouth trio

As the report states, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool are all among the clubs who have eyes on Scott at the moment. The midfielder has rejected two contract offers of late.

Kroupi is courted by the Gunners, as well as Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain, while Rayan counts Liverpool among his suitors - where former Cherries boss Andoni Iraola is evidently a fan after signing him at the Vitality.

That no moves will be possible is therefore a hit for the interested sides.

Arsenal have said to be keeping an eye on Kroupi as they want to add a new attacker to their front line in January, after they failed to land a couple of big targets in the summer.

Indeed, it's been reported they're going to look to the Frenchman again once he's back from injury. Alongside that, it's believed Kroupi is likely to be back in action by the first week of November, having worked hard to come back from foot surgery in the summer.

But with Bournemouth's view on the sale evident, Arsenal are very unlikely to land the striker, at least until the summer.

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