AC Milan are exploring a potential move for Club Brugge forward Nicolo Tresoldi, with the 22-year-old having emerged as a notable target for the Serie A side. According to reports in La Gazzetta dello Sport, head coach Ruben Amorim has identified the striker as a player of interest as the club continues to refine its attacking options, despite the summer addition of Goncalo Ramos. The German-Italian forward has been in prolific form this season, recording nine goals in 11 appearances across all competitions, a run that includes a recent hat-trick against Inter Milan in the Champions League.
Tresoldi, who joined Club Brugge in 2025, is under contract until June 2029. While interest is growing, the player is valued at over €50 million by industry observers, a reflection of his rising stock since his move to Belgium. Club Brugge have already demonstrated their resolve in negotiations, having rejected a €35 million bid from AS Roma for his services in August 2026. The Belgian club are understood to be reluctant to consider mid-season exits for key assets, preferring to retain their squad for the remainder of the 2026-27 domestic and continental campaigns.
Arsenal and European Competition
The race for Tresoldi's signature is highly competitive, with Arsenal regularly cited as one of the frontrunners for the striker's services. Mikel Arteta is navigating a transitional period for his attacking line, with ongoing uncertainty surrounding the long-term future of Viktor Gyokeres at the Emirates Stadium. While Arsenal have recent experience dealing with Club Brugge—having negotiated the transfer of Christos Tzolis earlier this year—they face a crowded field of suitors. Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, and Inter Milan have all been credited with monitoring the 22-year-old's development in Belgium.
The Milan Advantage
AC Milan are looking to leverage the player’s personal connection to the club to distinguish themselves from other interested parties. Tresoldi is a known childhood supporter of the Rossoneri, a factor that Milan hope could influence any potential decision on his future, mirroring their recruitment strategy when signing Ardon Jashari from the same Belgian club in 2025. Addressing his son's preferences in La Gazzetta dello Sport, former Atalanta defender Emanuele Tresoldi stated: "My son is a Milan fan and his dream is to wear the Rossoneri shirt. If Inter called him, I am not sure he would accept."
Future Considerations
Any potential move remains subject to the logistics of the transfer market and the player’s professional timeline. Beyond club interest, Tresoldi is currently evaluating his senior international future, weighing his options between Germany and Italy. He is expected to participate in the upcoming Under-21 European Championship for Germany, an event that will likely precede any definitive decision on his representative status. Given his current form and contractual situation, any transfer developments are unlikely to gain momentum until at least the end of the current season, as interested clubs weigh their financial capabilities against Brugge’s valuation.
