A stunning hat-trick against Inter Milan in the Champions League has thrust Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi into the spotlight of Europe’s biggest clubs.
The 22-year-old German youth international has been one of the most compelling forwards on the continent this season, scoring 12 goals in just 14 appearances across all competitions.
That remarkable rate of return has attracted serious attention, with Football Insider reporting that both Arsenal and Manchester United are firmly in the race to sign him.
Tresoldi only arrived at the Belgian Pro League champions in the summer of 2025, joining from Hannover in what looks increasingly like a bargain piece of business by Brugge.
He wasted little time making an impact, registering 23 goals and 9 assists across 58 appearances in his debut campaign to announce himself as one of the most productive strikers outside Europe’s top five leagues.
There had already been significant transfer interest during last summer’s window, but Brugge resisted it, opting to hold onto their prize asset despite having sold winger Christos Tzolis to Arsenal in the same period.
That decision to keep Tresoldi looks well-founded given the form he has shown since, with the £42 million-rated forward now performing at an even higher level than before.
Beyond the goals, his all-round contribution has drawn particular praise, with the striker winning an average of almost 3 aerial duels per game in the Champions League while also demonstrating sharp link-up play.
Scouts have noted there is still room for development in the physical side of his game, but the overall picture is of a forward with the tools to thrive in the Premier League or any top European division.
Arsenal, having already signed his Brugge teammate Tzolis last summer, will carry strong knowledge of the Belgian club’s setup and Tresoldi’s progression within it.
Any deal, however, is unlikely to materialise in January, with Brugge currently showing no willingness to let him leave in the middle of the season.
Both Premier League clubs may therefore be forced to bide their time until the summer window, when a more competitive bidding process for one of Europe’s hottest young strikers could unfold.