Liverpool have joined Manchester United and Arsenal in tracking Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi, according to a report. The 22-year-old has scored 14 goals in 17 appearances for Brugge this term, but the club have no intention of letting him leave in January. According to Football365.com.
Liverpool join crowded Tresoldi race with Brugge set against January exit
Tresoldi’s output explains the attention. The centre-forward, who was born in Cagliari and represents Germany U21s, has 16 goals in 27 matches at that level. His Brugge tally includes hat-tricks against Inter in the Champions League and Sint-Truidense in the Belgian Pro League, and his transfer value has reached £42m or higher.
Belgian newspaper HLN reports that Liverpool sent a scout to watch Tresoldi against Lens in the Champions League on October 21. Chelsea and Manchester City also sent officials to that game, so the forward is being assessed by a wide field well before any move can materialise.
HLN adds that Bayern Munich have shortlisted him as a future successor to Harry Kane. Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport claims AC Milan have made him a top striker target for next year. Roma had a €35million (£29m) bid rejected in the summer, but Milan are now the Serie A club showing the strongest interest.
Manchester United were reported on September 9 to be keen on both Tresoldi and Brugge left-back Joaquin Seys. In October, The Sun claimed Arsenal have identified Tresoldi as a possible replacement for Viktor Gyokeres. Whoever pursues him must wait until next summer, given Brugge’s stance on January.
Liverpool’s need looks less pressing than that of some rivals. Hugo Ekitike is aiming to return from an Achilles injury in December and should be back well before Brugge consider an exit, while Alexander Isak is the first-choice striker and Lewis Koumas is another option. Arsenal could offer a clearer route if Gyokeres departs, with Tresoldi competing with Kai Havertz.
