The final week of the transfer window rarely fails to bring last-minute twists.
Attention across LaLiga has increasingly turned to how the closing days will shape this summer’s business.
Barcelona’s search for attacking reinforcements has been one of the more prominent storylines throughout the window.
The Catalan club have gone without a recognised senior striker since Robert Lewandowski’s departure to Chicago Fire.
Ferran Torres’ move to Paris Saint-Germain has only added to the sense of urgency in Hansi Flick’s front line.
Barcelona are now seemingly readying themselves for the possibility that Julian Alvarez may not arrive at all this summer.
That shift in expectation has seen the club begin looking more closely at alternative options up front.
One of those alternatives is Nicolo Tresoldi, who has emerged as an increasingly interesting option in the closing week of the market.
According to AS, Barcelona are among several clubs closely monitoring the Club Brugge forward’s situation.
The Catalans face familiar competition in the race, with Atletico Madrid also credited with interest in the German international.
Manchester United and Chelsea have similarly been credited with enquiries over Tresoldi’s availability in recent weeks.
With Alvarez’s Atletico future still unresolved, Diego Simeone’s side are also weighing up their own options up front.
Nicolo Tresoldi is understood to be waiting on Barcelona, should their pursuit of Alvarez ultimately collapse.
Hansi Flick is said to have already given internal approval for a move, having watched the striker closely last season.
The German coach saw Tresoldi score against his own side during last season’s Champions League campaign.
Barcelona will nonetheless face obstacles in any attempt to complete a deal before the window shuts.
Club Brugge are demanding at least €45million for their forward, a considerable sum given his lack of experience in Europe’s top five leagues.
That valuation is understood to be lower than several of Barcelona’s other attacking targets, offering some financial relief.
Tresoldi has enjoyed a rapid rise since joining Brugge last summer, scoring 23 goals and providing nine assists across all competitions.
He has continued that form into the new campaign, netting four times in his opening four league appearances.
Brugge are contractually secure in their position, too, with Tresoldi tied to the Belgian champions until 2029.
Barcelona’s next move is expected to depend heavily on how the Alvarez situation develops in the coming days.
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