Arsenal are ready to make a formal approach to sign Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi this summer, according to Tuttomercatoweb.
The Gunners currently have Viktor Gyokeres, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus as their centre-forward options under manager Mikel Arteta.
Jesus has been a fringe player among the trio, and he could be offloaded with his contract expiring at the end of the 2027/28 campaign.
Tuttomercatoweb now claim that the Gunners are ready to write a £26 million cheque to sign Tresoldi from Brugge in the next transfer window.
Sporting director Andrea Berta has already begun discussions with the Belgian outfit, though it is unclear what the player’s stance is.
Arsenal consider Tresoldi as a back-up striker, with Jesus touted to depart.
Gunners could pursue a deal for Tresoldi
The German Under-21 international joined Brugge from Hannover last summer, and he has proved a brilliant acquisition for the Belgian outfit.
The 21-year-old has netted 18 goals and provided six assists across all competitions. Still a raw talent, Tresoldi has impressed with his work rate, high pressing and hold-up play too.
Arsenal may not pursue a marquee striker this summer unless either Havertz or Gyokeres leaves. With that unlikely to happen, the focus could be on recruiting an emerging marksman.
Tresoldi would fit into the club’s requirements. The price should not be a problem, but the big question remains whether the striker would accept a reduced playing role from the starting XI.
Berta has already started negotiations with Brugge to beat the competition, but Arsenal would also need to agree on personal terms with the young striker to push through a summer deal.
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