Arsenal’s sporting director Andrea Berta is wasting no time reshaping the Gunners’ attack ahead of the summer window. In a move that has caught Europe’s elite off guard, the north London club are reportedly closing in on Club Brugge’s red-hot forward Nicolo Tresoldi – a low‑cost, high‑upside signing that could solve Mikel Arteta’s goal‑scoring woes without breaking the bank.
At the same time, the writing appears to be on the wall for one of Arsenal’s highest‑earning forwards. With Berta already in contact over a £26m deal for the 21‑year‑old Italian, a familiar face has been given the clearest signal yet to pack his bags.
The Snatch: Why Tresoldi Fits Arsenal’s Summer Blueprint
While the likes of Viktor Gyokeres continue to dominate headlines with nine‑figure price tags, Berta has identified a more economical—and arguably shrewder—solution. According to Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb, the Arsenal chief is ‘already in contact’ with Club Brugge over Tresoldi and is prepared to ‘write a large cheque’ of around £26m (€30m) to bring him to the Emirates.
The 21‑year‑old has enjoyed a genuine breakout season in Belgium. In 52 appearances across all competitions, Tresoldi has bagged 17 goals and added six assists – form that has propelled Brugge to the Champions League knockout stages and made the former Hannover 96 starlet one of the most sought‑after young forwards in Europe.
For Arsenal, the appeal is obvious. With reports suggesting the club face an alarmingly low transfer budget this summer, Berta is pivoting toward value deals rather than blockbuster splurges. Tresoldi fits that profile perfectly – raw, physical, and already proven in a demanding European environment. He would arrive not as a marquee signing, but as a “main alternative” to Gyokeres and, crucially, as a direct replacement for Gabriel Jesus.
The EXIT Sign: Jesus Shown the Door
Tresoldi’s imminent arrival confirms what has long been rumoured: Gabriel Jesus is heading for the exit. The same Italian report states that the Brazilian is ‘reaching the end of his career with the Gunners’, and TEAMtalk previously revealed that Jesus is one of two most likely players to leave Arsenal this summer – possibly as part of a double deal with a European giant.
The numbers tell a harsh story. Despite flashes of brilliance, Jesus has never consistently delivered the goal return expected of a £45m striker. With his contract running until 2027, Arsenal still have leverage, but both club and player now recognise that a fresh start is best for all parties.
Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has added important context this month, confirming that Jesus is “keen on leaving” – but not immediately.
“Regarding Gabriel Jesus, there have been stories from Italy. Gabriel decided to go with a new agent at the beginning of 2026 to start assessing his future,” Romano said.
“He is under contract with Arsenal until 2027, but I can guarantee to you that at this stage, the player is completely focused on trying to win something with Arsenal this season. He is really obsessed by that; he loves Arsenal.
“He could leave Arsenal one year before the expiration of his contract; that’s a possibility, but it’s not something he is actively searching for now. He wants to fight for titles, and then in the summer, the possibility for his exit could become concrete.
“In the summer – not now in April or May – Gabriel Jesus could assess proposals in case of good bids for summer 2026.”
What This Means for Arsenal’s Attack
If Berta pulls off the Tresoldi deal, Arsenal will have secured a promising, physical No.9 for a fraction of what top alternatives would cost. The young Italian is far from the finished product, but his movement, finishing off both feet, and work rate align with Arteta’s pressing system.
Meanwhile, moving on Jesus would free up significant wage space and potentially bring in a transfer fee – funds that could be reinvested elsewhere, likely in a wide forward or a midfield anchor.
For now, Arsenal remain laser‑focused on ending their trophy drought in the Premier League and Champions League. But behind the scenes, Andrea Berta is already orchestrating a summer overhaul. And if Tresoldi arrives as the snatch of the window, don’t be surprised to see Gabriel Jesus handed his official exit papers before August.