Arsenal's January boost as Brugge sets €60m price for Tresoldi

Arsenal have received a major lift in their January transfer agenda as Club Brugge confirm they are prepared to sell 22‑year‑old striker Nicolo Tresoldi for a fee of around €60 million, saying they are ready to listen to offers before the winter window closes.

Injuries and inconsistent performances have left Mikel Arteta keen on adding a reliable goalscorer, and the manager is understood to be open to a significant addition if the right opportunity presents itself. The forward line has been under review for some time, with the club assessing various attacking options.

According to, Club Brugge are prepared to listen to offers and are “ready to sell” the 22‑year‑old, although any deal would require a fee of around €60 million. That figure is substantial, reflecting both current market conditions and the profile Tresoldi has built over the past eighteen months.

Club Brugge set €60m price

Club Brugge’s stance is typical of a club that rarely drifts from its valuation once set, meaning interested parties are likely to find little room for reduction. Arsenal’s previous €40 million summer signing of Christos Tzolis from Brugge established a strong line of communication between the clubs and demonstrated a willingness to conduct high‑value business.

Tresoldi's form fuels interest

Since joining Club Brugge from Hannover in 2025, Tresoldi has become one of Europe’s most productive young forwards, scoring twenty‑three goals last season, fourteen in sixteen games this term, and providing nine assists since the start of the previous campaign. His output has attracted attention from Bayern Munich, AC Milan, and several Premier League clubs including Leeds United, Everton, Newcastle United, Manchester United and Chelsea.

AC Milan owner Gerry Cardinale has warned that his club will be aggressive and opportunistic in the January market, saying he will not waste money but will do everything to succeed when he sets his mind on a player. Tresoldi’s Estimated Transfer Value has risen to €41.1 million, a sharp increase on the summer, suggesting Brugge’s €60 million asking price is aggressive but not detached, especially with a January premium attached.

Arsenal's options and stakes

The key question for Arsenal is whether his profile will translate immediately to the Premier League, where the physical and speed demands differ from the Belgian league. Given the club’s injury woes and the demand for a more reliable scorer, the interest in Tresoldi makes strategic sense for the Gunners.

Whether a concrete transfer materialises will now depend on Arsenal’s appetite, timing and willingness to meet Brugge on terms that appear already well defined. A £60 million outlay for a player yet to prove himself in one of Europe’s top five leagues would bring immediate pressure on the club and the striker.

Arsenal would need to be convinced he is more than a hot streak and can handle the physical side, the division’s speed and the scrutiny of leading the line for a title‑challenging side. Linking with a striker who appears decisive rather than developmental is encouraging, as the attack has often seemed to lack a ruthless edge.

Italian reports confirm AC Milan also view Tresoldi as their number‑one target for January, with Club Brugge communicating a €60 million price to both Milan and RedBird patron Gerry Cardinale, and no discount expected. Cardinale has announced Milan will be active in January, keeping Tresoldi on their purchase list, especially if forward Francesco Camarda departs on loan, which would free an offensive slot. A new centre‑forward would give Milan manager Stefano Amorim an additional option in attack.