Arsenal's bid for Christos Tzolis could push Club Brugge's jackpot to €50m

Arsenal FC have opened formal talks with Club Brugge for 24‑year‑old Greek winger Christos Tzolis, eyeing a fee up to €50 million and extending his contract until 2029. Tzolis is currently on a well‑deserved holiday, but behind the scenes interest remains high. Galatasaray SK, Aston Villa, Juventus FC, Manchester United and AS Roma have all reportedly made inquiries.

Arsenal FC became the first club to lodge a formal offer for the winger. The two clubs are now on speaking terms and aim to reach a deal.

Club Brugge expects Arsenal to dig deep into its budget for the transfer. The club’s management has signalled that the bargain‑hunting era at Jan Breydelstadion is over.

The 24‑year‑old has a contract running until mid‑2029 at the Jan Breydelstadion. Transfermarkt values his market price at €40 million. Club Brugge is reportedly unwilling to accept anything below that, with a potential ceiling close to €50 million.

The prospect of breaking the Belgian club’s summer transfer record with Tzolis, or possibly with fellow target Ordonez, appears to be rising. A decisive influence could come from fellow Belgian Leandro Trossard, who is linked to the negotiations.

Besiktas has also expressed a strong desire to sign the winger after the World Cup with the Red Devils. Should Arsenal secure Tzolis, a vacancy would open in their squad, heightening the urgency to acquire a player of his calibre.

Club Brugge plans to initiate club‑level talks in the coming days and weeks. The outcome will determine whether the transfer fee approaches the projected €50 million ceiling.