Arsenal stay keen on £42m Nicolo Tresoldi as January window looms

Arsenal are still interested in signing Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi in the January transfer window, according to journalist Florian Plettenberg. The 22-year-old German has scored 12 goals in 14 games this season, but Brugge's £42 million valuation could complicate a mid-season deal.

  • Player: Nicolo Tresoldi, 22, German youth international striker
  • Club: Club Brugge (Belgian champions)
  • Fee: £42 million valuation
  • Season form: 12 goals in 14 appearances in 2026/27
  • Status: Interest only; no formal approach made

Deal details

Arsenal have not made a formal approach for Tresoldi, but Plettenberg reports that the Gunners and other top clubs remain keen on the centre-forward. A January transfer cannot be ruled out. Barcelona were previously interested last summer but were put off by Brugge's £42 million valuation.

The Gunners were credited with an interest in Tresoldi earlier this year but did not proceed with a formal approach. They signed winger Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge last summer, and their scouting network has watched Brugge closely, giving them good knowledge of Tresoldi's performances and potential.

The numbers

  • 12 goals in 14 appearances for Club Brugge this season (2026/27)
  • 23 goals and 9 assists in 58 appearances in his debut campaign last term
  • £42 million — Brugge's valuation of Tresoldi
  • 1 Premier League start for Viktor Gyokeres this season

Why Arsenal might wait until summer

Arsenal ideally want a marquee acquisition for the number nine role. The Premier League holders generally prefer to wait until the summer for big-money signings, and it remains to be seen whether the hierarchy change that stance and spend big on a fresh attacking option in January.

Any move for Tresoldi could require a high-profile exit to compensate for the outlay. Viktor Gyokeres has been a fringe player in the Premier League this term with just one start, and another striker's arrival could pave the way for his departure from the Gunners.

Tresoldi's rise at Club Brugge

Tresoldi netted 23 goals and provided 9 assists in 58 appearances for Brugge in his debut campaign last term. He has had a much better start to the 2026/27 season with 12 goals in just 14 appearances for the reigning Belgian champions.

This has included a couple of hat-tricks, including one against Inter Milan in a 4-3 Champions League thriller. Apart from his goalscoring exploits, Tresoldi has impressed with his hold-up play and aerial presence in and around the box.

What happens next

Arsenal's scouting network will continue to monitor Tresoldi, particularly in the remaining league phase games in the Champions League. A strong showing could tempt the Gunners to make a formal approach, but the £42 million valuation and the club's preference for summer deals mean a January move is far from certain. The decision will shape Arsenal's attacking options for the second half of the season.

Frequently asked questions

Have Arsenal made a bid for Nicolo Tresoldi?

No, Arsenal have not made a formal approach for Tresoldi, but they remain keen on signing him, according to Florian Plettenberg.

How much would Nicolo Tresoldi cost?

Club Brugge value Tresoldi at £42 million, a price that previously put off Barcelona.

Could Viktor Gyokeres leave Arsenal in January?

Gyokeres has been a fringe player with just one Premier League start this season, and another striker's arrival could pave the way for his departure.

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