Manchester City is interested in Bournemouth's 19-year-old striker valued at 40 million euros, who has scored 11 goals in the Premier League this season.

Manchester City has already won the League Cup this season, will compete with Chelsea for the FA Cup title, and is challenging Arsenal for the Premier League crown, aiming for a domestic treble. To further strengthen the squad this summer, according to Swiss Sky Sports reporter Sacha Tavolieri's latest report, Manchester City intends to sign Bournemouth's 19-year-old French forward Kluipi.

It is reported that Pep Guardiola is closely monitoring Kluipi's performance in the Premier League. This French forward, under 20 years old, has entered Manchester City's summer transfer candidate list. Within Manchester City, several decision-makers are optimistic about Kluipi's potential and ability. The player's agent recently met with Manchester City director Viana, who highly appreciates Kluipi's ability to create opportunities when carrying the ball forward, his excellent footwork, quick pace, and sensible passing and control skills, which have already impressed Manchester City's scouting team. Currently, Manchester City has not contacted Bournemouth officially. The Cherries consider Kluipi a non-transferable asset and would only consider a transfer if an offer exceeding 80 million euros is received, which is exactly double the player's valuation on Transfermarkt.

Kluipi started his career at Ligue 1 club Lorient. He joined Bournemouth in the winter transfer window of 2025 for a fee of 13 million euros and was loaned back to Lorient for half a season, officially joining Bournemouth in the summer transfer window of 2025. This season is Kluipi's first Premier League campaign with Bournemouth, and he has delivered impressive statistics and performances.

Kluipi is currently 19 years old, stands 1.79 meters tall, is a right-footed player, and primarily plays behind the central striker at Bournemouth, similar to a second striker or attacking midfielder role. His current contract runs until 2030, and he is one of the highest-valued players in the Bournemouth squad. So far this season, Kluipi has played 29 Premier League matches, starting 17 times, with a total of 1385 minutes of play, and has scored 11 goals.