Club Brugge striker Nicolò Tresoldi has emerged as one of Europe's most coveted forwards following a spectacular Champions League hat-trick against Inter Milan on 13 October, 2026. The 22-year-old’s performance at the San Siro in a 4-3 victory has significantly altered his market trajectory, forcing potential suitors to re-evaluate the Belgian side's valuation of the player.
While Brugge remains steadfast in their public stance that the striker is not for sale, industry estimates now suggest his price tag could exceed €50 million, a sharp rise from the rejected €35 million bid submitted by AS Roma earlier this summer. The Germany Under-21 international, who is under contract at Jan Breydel Stadium until June 2029, was purchased from Hannover 96 for approximately €7 million in June 2025.
The "almost" Liverpool move
Amidst the growing interest from elite clubs, a human-interest angle has emerged regarding the player's past. In a recent interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, the player's father, Emanuele Tresoldi, revealed that the family nearly relocated to Merseyside when Nicolò was a teenager due to his wife's career in civil aviation. "At one point, it seemed like we were going to move to Liverpool," Emanuele explained. "Instead, we ended up in Hannover, where Nicolò proved he could be a footballer."
Market demand and potential suitors
The forward's recent form—nine goals in his first 11 appearances this season—has naturally drawn attention from the Premier League and beyond. According to reports from CaughtOffside, Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Aston Villa are all monitoring the situation. While clubs like Tottenham and Villa are currently focused on scouting and assessment, Manchester United have made prior enquiries, with Mario Jara, a representative for the player, confirming to ClutchBrief that they are navigating interest from both English and German clubs.
Barcelona have also been linked with the striker, with some reports suggesting they are looking to accelerate their interest as they seek attacking reinforcements. However, with Brugge under no immediate pressure to sell, the club is expected to wait for a substantial valuation that reflects his growing status as a marquee European talent, likely delaying any definitive move until at least the January transfer window.