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Striker targets for future windows often appear on multiple shortlists at the same time. A manager who has just joined a new club can identify a forward as a priority even after completing other attacking signings. Form that includes nine goals in 11 games across all competitions raises the profile further and increases the number of interested parties.
Uncertainty over an existing striker’s long-term role can prompt clubs to explore alternatives for the following summer. Rekindling interest in a higher-profile option remains possible if a sale is sanctioned, while younger players are monitored as potential backups. Competition from Serie A sides adds another layer once personal allegiances enter the discussion.
Comments made before a high-profile Champions League match can reveal long-standing preferences. Playing at a particular stadium against a rival is described as fulfilling a dream when the player supports one of the clubs involved. Those remarks give one suitor a potential advantage over others.
Ruben Amorim is ready to ruin Arsenal’s pursuit of Club Brugge forward Nicolo Tresoldi. Reports in Italy state that the AC Milan manager has earmarked the 22-year-old as a top target for next year.
La Gazzetta dello Sport claims Amorim wants to bring Tresoldi to San Siro to compete with Goncalo Ramos and Francesco Camarda for a starting place. Tresoldi, who is eligible for Italy and Germany, has also been linked with Arsenal in recent months and is understood to be on their list of possible striker targets for 2027 amid the uncertain future of Viktor Gyokeres.
Arsenal spent €65.8 million on Gyokeres last year, but he has lost his place in the starting XI to Kai Havertz. Rumours indicate he is willing to explore a possible transfer in search of more regular game time. Arsenal may look to rekindle their pursuit of Julian Alvarez if they sanction a sale of Gyokeres next summer, with Tresoldi regarded as a possible alternative alongside Eli Junior Kroupi.
Milan are also keeping close tabs on his situation at Club Brugge. Ruben Amorim is eager for the Serie A club to beat Arsenal to a deal. Speaking ahead of his hat-trick against Inter Milan, Tresoldi said: “For me, it’s like a derby. Playing here at San Siro has always been my dream, and doing it against Inter is even better for me as an AC Milan supporter. It’s a dream. I hope to make the most of these minutes and enjoy myself.”
While Arsenal are the reigning Premier League champions, the allure of playing for Milan could prove too strong. The player’s support for the club gives Milan a crucial advantage in the pursuit. Arsenal’s interest for 2027 therefore faces direct competition from Amorim’s side.
The combination of Tresoldi’s form and his stated preference places Milan in a strong position. Arsenal will continue to monitor the situation as they assess options for next summer, but the Italian reports suggest they may need to move quickly if they wish to remain in the race.