Chelsea and Manchester City are due to watch Club Brugge forward Nicolo Tresoldi on Sunday, when his side host St Truiden. The visit comes as Chelsea’s attacking depth is questioned after defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, though Club Brugge would not be looking to sell the young German. According to Eplindex.com.
Chelsea and City scout Tresoldi, but Club Brugge would not look to sell
The timing matters for Chelsea. Questions are being asked about their attacking depth after the Tottenham Hotspur defeat, in which Joao Pedro was unavailable and Xabi Alonso used Morgan Rogers as a false nine. The tactic did not work, and Chelsea struggled to find a breakthrough at Stamford Bridge.
TeamTalk reports that Nicolo Tresoldi has impressed at Club Brugge and that Chelsea are keen to keep assessing how he might fit into their plans. Emmanuel Eegha is nearing a return, but the report says there is not yet widespread confidence that he can deliver the required impact at senior level.
Manchester City are also expected at the fixture and are reported to be undertaking due diligence on central attacking options as part of a long-term strategy. The report says there is no suggestion that Haaland’s departure is imminent, though City are still surveying the market. It describes Tresoldi as “a potential candidate worth watching”.
The obstacle is Club Brugge’s position. The report says they have made clear they would not be looking to sell Tresoldi, which would complicate any discussion over price and timing even if it does not deter interest. Nothing in the reporting suggests either Premier League club has moved beyond scouting at this stage.
