Headline: Manchester City Eyes Club Brugge’s Nicolò Tresoldi as Striker Prospect
Manchester City’s director of football, Hugo Viana, and his team are closely monitoring Nicolò Tresoldi from Club Brugge. Despite Erling Haaland consistently breaking scoring records for Manchester City and the Premier League, the club is still actively seeking a new centre-forward.
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The recruitment team, led by Viana, recognizes the importance of proactive planning rather than waiting for a spot to become available. Their search for the next elite young striker continues unabated.
City scouts have reportedly traveled to Belgium, where Tresoldi, one of the season’s standout forwards, has attracted attention from multiple top European clubs. Manchester City is prepared to compete with rivals for the player’s signature.
According to Italian publication La Stampa and reported by Sport Witness, Chelsea has already made an official enquiry about the striker.
The 22-year-old has made a significant impact this season, highlighted by a remarkable hat-trick in the UEFA Champions League match against Inter, along with accumulating eight league goals in just nine starts.
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Club Brugge values Tresoldi at €50 million, a drastic increase from the €7.5 million they spent to bring him from Hannover in the summer of 2025.
Chelsea is not the only English club in contention, as Serie A clubs Juventus and AC Milan also show interest. However, the financial resources of the Premier League teams have positioned them as front-runners in the race for Tresoldi’s signature.
An International Tug-of-War
Competition for Tresoldi extends beyond club football. Having progressed through the junior ranks with Germany, the forward is eligible to represent Germany, Italy, and Argentina. Both Jürgen Klopp and Roberto Mancini are reportedly pursuing him at the international level.
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He plans to make a definitive choice about his senior international allegiance after competing at the U21 European Championship with Germany.
What It Would Mean for Man City
Any potential move by City for Tresoldi would likely occur next summer rather than in the January transfer window, as Club Brugge is not keen on losing their star player mid-season. They anticipate he will set a record sale for the club when he does depart.
Additionally, Manchester City can afford to be patient, with Haaland showing no signs of leaving. Tresoldi is viewed more as a medium-term prospect than an immediate solution for the starting eleven.
