Barcelona face €70m demand for Club Brugge striker also wanted by Arsenal and AC Milan – report

Barcelona face €70m demand for Club Brugge striker also wanted by Arsenal and AC Milan – report Barcelona have been handed a significant transfer warning after Club Brugge raised their asking price for Nicolo Tresoldi to between €60 million and €70 million.  According to SPORT , the Belgian club have substantially increased their valuation of the 22-year-old striker following his impressive performances, potentially complicating Barcelona’s efforts to bring him to Camp Nou. The reported demand is actually a considerable jump from the previous €35 million to €40 million estimates.  This is a result of several European clubs monitoring the forward, and now that he has grabbed worldwide attention, Barcelona could face serious competition if they decide to pursue a deal in the coming transfer windows. Club Brugge significantly increase Tresoldi’s asking price Tresoldi’s growing reputation has strengthened Club Brugge’s negotiating position.  Club Brugge want €70 million for Nicolo Tresoldi. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) The German youth international has established himself as an important attacking figure, attracting attention from clubs looking to reinforce their forward lines. As a result, Club Brugge are demanding €60 million to €70 million for the striker, despite earlier valuations suggesting a considerably lower fee.  For Barcelona, the financial implications are particularly important, and the Catalan club now needs to consider whether committing such a substantial transfer fee to a relatively young forward would fit their recruitment priorities and financial planning. Arsenal, Atletico Madrid and Milan join Barcelona in the race As expected, Barcelona are not the only major European club interested in Tresoldi. According to the reports, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid and AC Milan have also emerged as potential suitors . Milan’s interest appears particularly significant, with reports indicating that the Italian side has considered pursuing the striker during the January transfer window, although it is unlikely that the Belgian team will sell him midway through the season. Barcelona are not the only club pursuing Nicolo Tresoldi. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) The competition, on the other hand, creates an additional challenge for Barcelona, as multiple interested clubs could strengthen Brugge’s negotiating position and it can eventually lead to a further increase in his valuation. January transfer unlikely as Brugge protect their attacking asset Despite the growing interest, a January departure appears difficult and understandably so, as Club Brugge intend to retain Tresoldi during the winter transfer window. A summer transfer in 2027 could therefore provide a more realistic opportunity for interested clubs to negotiate, although Brugge’s reported financial demands would remain a considerable obstacle. For Barcelona, the situation is a big question mark because Tresoldi’s emergence makes him an attractive attacking prospect, but paying €60 million to €70 million would be a major investment.