Atletico Madrid monitor Barcelona target Nicolo Tresoldi amid Julian Alvarez uncertainty

Atletico Madrid are monitoring Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi, who has also emerged as a potential target for Barcelona, according to Spanish newspaper AS.

The Madrid club are considering whether to make a move for the Germany international as uncertainty continues around Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth has so far failed to fully convince Atletico. Tresoldi’s strong start to the season has increased interest in the 22-year-old, who is being viewed as one of the most prominent young forwards currently available in the transfer market.

Tresoldi has led the Club Brugge attack since the beginning of the Belgian league campaign, scoring in every match so far. His form has reinforced the view that his performances are not simply the product of a brief run of good form.

The forward was an important figure in Club Brugge’s title-winning campaign last season and finished as the competition’s leading scorer with 19 goals. At the age of 21, he established himself as the main source of goals for one of Belgium’s leading clubs.

His emergence has also attracted the attention of Barcelona, who are assessing possible solutions to their own problems in attack. Tresoldi’s profile has made him a candidate for the Spanish club as they look for options in the forward positions.

The player’s current market value is estimated at 25m euros by Transfermarkt. However, Club Brugge are not expected to consider selling him for less than 45m euros. Tresoldi remains under contract with the Belgian club until June 2029, giving Club Brugge a strong negotiating position.

For Atletico, any potential approach would be shaped by the unresolved situation involving Alvarez and the club’s assessment of Sorloth’s contribution. The Argentine striker’s complicated position has increased the importance of decisions over the club’s attacking options, while Tresoldi’s goalscoring record has placed him firmly on their shortlist.

Tresoldi’s rise has therefore created a link between the transfer plans of Atletico and Barcelona. Both clubs are following the German striker, but Club Brugge’s asking price and his long-term contract could make any deal difficult to complete.

The forward’s displays last season and his immediate impact at the start of the current campaign have made him one of the names attracting the most attention in the market. Atletico are continuing to watch his situation, while Barcelona also regard him as a possible answer to their attacking concerns.

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