Arsenal\u2019s sale of Leandro Trossard to Be\u015fikta\u015f has cleared space in the squad and appears to have accelerated plans to add another wide option. BBC Sport reports existing interest in Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis will be \u201caccelerated,\u201d with Club Brugge \u201canticipating\u201d that an offer will soon arrive.<\/p>\n
Tzolis arrives on the scouting radar off the back of a breakout season in Belgium. He produced 51 goals and assists in 52 appearances across all competitions, and his recent showing for Greece against Sweden drew attention. Senior Gunners scout Maurizio Micheli reportedly watched that pre-World Cup friendly, a match that finished 2\u20132. Tzolis registered an assist and led the game for most chances created (four) and most touches in the opponent\u2019s box (five).<\/p>\n
Reports suggest Arsenal could need about \u00a330 million ($40.5 million) to complete a transfer. That fee would outstrip the Trossard income but remains modest in the current market. Even if Tzolis is seen as a like-for-like backup to Trossard, operating from the left and providing regular substitute appearances, he is seven years younger and would inject fresh energy into the options off the bench.<\/p>\n
Crucially, pursuing Tzolis would not close the door on a higher-profile forward. There is a belief inside the game that a younger Trossard-type signing does not affect Arsenal\u2019s appetite for a premium, versatile forward. Even if ideal target Juli\u00e1n Alvarez seems out of reach due to his wish to join Barcelona, the Gunners are still expected to try and get one of Morgan Rogers or Bradley Barcola.<\/p>\n
Aston Villa are reported to value Morgan Rogers at \u00a3130 million ($175.5 million), with several clubs now pricing players in light of what Manchester City paid for Elliot Anderson. Arsenal also have prior history of attempting quick fixes; they tried and failed to poach Ollie Watkins from Villa as a short-term solution 18 months ago. The Tzolis pursuit looks likely to be a step, not the final chapter, in the club\u2019s forward recruitment this summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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