FC Bayern is apparently on the lookout for reinforcements for its offense. A young German striker who recently caused quite a stir in the Champions League has caught the eye of the record champions. Nicolò Tresoldi of Club Brugge is reportedly on Munich’s wish list. However, the competition is fierce, and a potential transfer would be anything but cheap.
The 22-year-old delivered an impressive performance on Tuesday night. In Club Brugge’s spectacular 4-3 away victory over Inter Milan, Tresoldi scored three goals and emerged as the match-winner.
With his stellar performance at San Siro, the forward even made Champions League history. At the age of 22 years and 54 days, he became the youngest German player to score a hat trick in the Champions League.
Furthermore, Tresoldi is only the second player after Gareth Bale to score three goals in a Champions League match at Milan’s San Siro.
Bayern Sets Its Sights on DFB Youngster
As transfer insider Nicolò Schira reports, FC Bayern is among several top European clubs that are closely monitoring Tresoldi.
In addition to the Munich club, Arsenal and Atlético Madrid are also said to have the German forward on their radar as a potential addition for the upcoming season.
According to reports, FC Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur had already shown interest in the striker last summer. However, Bruges rejected a sale.
Borussia Dortmund and Manchester United have also been linked with Tresoldi in the past.
60 million euros for a Kane backup?
For FC Bayern, Tresoldi would be particularly interesting as an additional option at center forward. While Harry Kane remains the undisputed starter and is on the verge of a possible contract extension, the Munich club does not have a classic center forward as an alternative on its roster.
This is exactly where Tresoldi could come into play. A potential transfer, however, would likely require significant financial resources. The forward is under contract with Club Brugge through 2029.
Following his recent performances, the Belgian club is reportedly now demanding a transfer fee of at least 60 million euros. His current market value is estimated at “only” 35 million euros.
This raises a fundamental question for Bayern: Is the record champion willing to spend such a large sum on a player who would likely be slated to play behind Kane at first?
In any case, Tresoldi brings some interesting qualities to the table on the field. His recent standout performance in the Champions League is likely to have intensified the competition for the German striker even further.