Arsenal remain strongly interested in Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis this summer, even as they pursue deals for Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers and Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola, according to TEAMtalk. The Gunners have been tracking the former Norwich City player and are ahead of Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea in the race for his signature.
Arsenal are preparing for significant changes to their attacking options, with Leandro Trossard already set to join Besiktas, and Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus potentially available for transfer as Mikel Arteta reshapes the squad with the assistance of sporting director Andrea Berta. Arteta has reportedly emphasized the importance of maintaining squad depth, having seen it prove crucial during their successful campaign last season.
Rather than simply replacing departing players, Arsenal are aiming to improve both the quality and depth of their forward line, with Tzolis remaining a key target alongside a potential marquee signing. Club Brugge are reportedly anticipating Tzolis’s departure before the transfer window closes, provided their valuation is met.
The Belgian club are seeking a fee that would set a new record for the Belgian Pro League, surpassing the €37.5million (£32.5m / $43.6m) AC Milan paid for Charles De Ketelaere in 2022. There is growing confidence that a deal of that magnitude can be reached given the level of interest in the 24-year-old Greek international.
Tzolis has been a prolific performer for Club Brugge over the past two seasons, scoring 43 goals and providing 45 assists in all competitions. His impressive form has attracted attention from several elite clubs across Europe. While Arsenal continue to explore other attacking options, sources indicate that Tzolis remains a priority target for the club.
