Barca and Atletico eye Nicolas Tresoldi

Nicolás Tresoldi has become one of the big names in the European transfer market. The 22-year-old German striker at Club Bruggeis in the middle of a prolific spell in front of goal, and his performances have significantly boosted his valuation in just a few months.

The forward has now scored 14 goals in 17 matches this season. Eight of those have come in the Belgian league and five in the Champions League, a competition in which his name gained even more traction after he netted a hat-trick against Inter Milan.

According to journalist Nicolò Schira, Tresoldi's estimated price tag is said to have risen from a range of €30-40 million to one between €60 million and €70 million. Even so, he would still cost less than bigger deals such as Julián Álvarez's.

Barcelona, Atlético and more European competition

FC Barcelona

The journalist mentioned above also placesFC Barcelona among the clubs keeping tabs on the striker's progress. For the Blaugrana, the winter window appears more geared towards strengthening the defence, although ahead of next summer it is not ruled out that the club could consider a major investment up front if the conditions are right.

The Atlético Madrid situation is different. The Tresoldi option would only make sense, given the context, if Julián Álvarez were to leave or cast doubt over his future in the next summer window. Without that, a move of that scale for the top end of the Rojiblancos' attack is not being considered.

Schira also mentions Arsenal and Milan in the race for the player. In Belgium, Het Laatste Nieuws reports that Brugge want to keep Tresoldi for the whole season, so any major move would, in principle, be more likely in the summer.