Barcelona competition grows for Club Brugge forward Nicolo Tresoldi

Barcelona have been warned they may need to pay between €60m and €70m to sign Club Brugge forward Nicolo Tresoldi, with Arsenal, Atletico Madrid and AC Milan also monitoring the 22-year-old.

The Belgian club’s asking price has risen sharply from earlier estimates of €35m to €40m, according to Sport. Tresoldi’s performances have made him one of the most sought-after young players in European football, while Club Brugge recognise they hold a valuable asset who is attracting interest from several major clubs.

The figures were reported by Italian transfer journalist Nicolo Schira, who says the current valuation could lead to a four-way contest for the player in the coming months.

Barcelona have followed Tresoldi’s progress closely, but are not alone in their interest. Arsenal and Atletico Madrid are also understood to be tracking the forward, while Milan are regarded as one of the clubs most keen to accelerate discussions.

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Milan are considering whether to try to sign Tresoldi during the January transfer window. However, Club Brugge’s financial demands are making an immediate move extremely difficult for the Italian club.

Club Brugge demonstrated during the previous summer transfer window that they were unwilling to let Tresoldi leave cheaply. According to the Italian media, Roma made a €35m offer for the player, but it was rejected.

Tresoldi’s own preference could become a factor in the negotiations. He is said to favour spending several years in Italy and has made no secret of his preference for Milan. Even so, the Italian club would currently be unable to meet Club Brugge’s asking price.

Club Brugge are also not planning to sell the forward in January. Belgian publication Het Laatste Nieuws reports that the club does not consider Tresoldi to be available during the winter transfer window and would not be prepared to sanction his departure even if a substantial offer arrived.

The situation could change from June 2027, when Club Brugge will be willing to consider a sale if their high valuation is met. That means €60m to €70m is likely to represent the starting point for any negotiations during the summer transfer window.

Barcelona must now decide whether to enter a race that could become increasingly expensive as more leading European clubs compete for Tresoldi’s signature. Club Brugge know they are under no immediate pressure to sell, and the growing competition for the player could strengthen their negotiating position.