Club Brugge block January move for Tresoldi as record fee looms
Exclusive: Club Brugge have confirmed they will not sell German Under‑21 forward Nicolo Tresoldi in the January window, insisting a fee exceeding €40 million – more than the €40 million Arsenal paid for Greek winger Christos Tzolis – would be required for his eventual departure.
European interest intensifies
Virtually every major club in Europe has been tracking Tresoldi’s progress this season, Premier League sides Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur were linked with him over the summer, while Chelsea, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Everton and Leeds United have also taken note. Beyond England, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are understood to be monitoring the striker. TEAMTALK the interest spans both domestic and continental powerhouses.
Arsenal have even described Tresoldi as their dream replacement for Viktor Gyokeres, a player Mikel Arteta is prepared to sell for a knock‑down fee to fund the German’s arrival. The Gunners see the 21‑year‑old as a long‑term solution in attack, and his profile has risen sharply after a breakthrough campaign in Belgium.
Record fee expectations
Club Brugge are preparing to demand a club‑record fee for Tresoldi, with TEAMtalk understanding the price tag will exceed the €40 million (£33.5 million, $45 million) Arsenal paid for Greek winger Christos Tzolis this summer. That amount currently stands as the Belgian transfer record, meaning any future deal will set a new benchmark.
Tresoldi announced himself last season with 19 goals in the Jupiler Pro League after moving from Hannover. This season he has kept the momentum, netting eight goals in his first ten appearances and delivering a hat‑trick in Brugge’s recent Champions League win over Inter Milan.
A source at the Belgian side told TEAMtalk: “There is no appetite to let Nicolo leave in January. We know every major club in Europe is watching him, and that sets any market going forward, but not for January – the intention is to keep him for sure.”
The club’s firm stance will be a blow to any interested parties hoping to accelerate their pursuit, as Brugge intend to retain Tresoldi for the remainder of the season under the winter window. They anticipate a major summer battle for his services once the January window closes.
Italian‑born Tresoldi has confirmed his international future with Germany, representing the German Under‑21 side as he pushes towards senior honours. He is reportedly comfortable with the prospect of staying at Brugge, removing immediate pressure on the club to sanction a departure.
For ARSENAL and the other suitors, the January deadline is now out of reach, meaning they must prepare for a potentially historic summer fee. Whether the striker chooses an ultra‑strong squad or a club offering regular first‑team football will shape his next career chapter.