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Arsenal receive major boost in pursuit of Greek winger Christos Tzolis
Arsenal are pursuing Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis, with the 24-year-old confirming he wants to join the club. Formal negotiations have yet to begin, though club-to-club discussions are expected to accelerate soon.
Tzolis rebuilt his reputation after a difficult spell at Norwich City, delivering an impressive 2025/26 campaign. The Greece international recorded 51 goal contributions across 52 games in all competitions.
Club Brugge are reportedly prepared to sell for a fee between £30m and £35m, with the Belgian club holding a strong negotiating position. Tzolis remains tied to a long-term contract extending until 2029.
Journalist Tomas Taecke reported on Tuesday that the Gunners have held initial exploratory contact with Brugge. Tzolis is viewed as an ideal replacement for Leandro Trossard following his exit to Besiktas.
Arsenal's interest in Tzolis remains separate from their pursuit of Morgan Rogers, a more ambitious attacking target. The Brugge winger represents an affordable wide option to strengthen the squad's attacking depth.
Club Brugge is set to lose another key player. Christos Tzolis is attracting significant interest from Arsenal, and according to Nicolo Schira, there is already a personal agreement between the Greek and the English top club.
With the departure of Leandro Trossard in Besiktas, Arsenal has to recruit a wingman on this summer mercato. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the club......