Arsenal face a £42 million hurdle as they chase Tresoldi in January
Arsenal are linked with a possible January swoop for Club Brugge’s 22‑year‑old striker Nicolò Tresoldi, whose valuation is reported at around £42 million – a sum that would exceed the €40 million Arsenal paid for Christos Tzolis last summer in the upcoming transfer window.
Club Brugge set a record‑breaking price
Club Brugge have made clear they will not sell the 22‑year‑old striker midway through the season. The Belgian side are reportedly seeking a club‑record fee, above the €40 million Arsenal paid for Christos Tzolis. One report values Tresoldi at around £42 million, while another notes a rejected £30 million approach from Roma.
Why Arsenal are keen
Arsenal, the Premier League champions, are reviewing their attacking options under Mikel Arteta. Tresoldi has struck nine goals in 12 appearances this campaign, including a Champions League hat‑trick against Inter Milan. The striker’s form has attracted attention as the Gunners look to bolster their forward line.
Besides Arsenal, Chelsea have been named among the admirers, and AC Milan – the club Tresoldi supported as a boy – have also shown interest. Roma’s earlier £30 million bid was turned down, underscoring the difficulty of meeting Club Brugge’s price tag.
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A January move would be complicated by Club Brugge’s refusal to part with their key forward during the season. The sizeable valuation adds a further obstacle for any Premier League club. Arsenal would need to outbid rivals and convince the Belgian side to relax its stance.
If Arsenal succeed, they would add a proven scorer capable of delivering in both domestic and European competitions. The investment could strengthen their attack ahead of the Champions League campaign, but it also risks a large outlay for a mid‑season acquisition.
Retaining Tresoldi preserves a potent weapon for Club Brugge’s own Champions League ambitions, as demonstrated by his hat‑trick versus Inter Milan. The club’s firm position may force interested parties to either increase offers or look elsewhere.