Windows 11 upgrade on a new machine with a 12 year old product key

[Windows 11]

I have a 12 year old laptop, originally Windows7, later upgraded to Windows10 for free.I cloned the system a few days ago to a new machine that would also be suitable for running Windows11. Currently, Windows10 runs flawlessly on the new computer.Is the original product key suitable for upgrading to Windows11? The "check for updates" button in the settingswindow does not offer Windows11. On the old laptop - although it is not suitable for running Windows 11 - the prompt to install Windows11 appeared several times. How can I upgrade the new machine to Windows11?

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