Chelsea and Manchester City are intensifying their pursuit of Nicolo Tresoldi, the young striker from Club Brugge, following another impressive performance. Tresoldi netted a hat-trick in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Sint-Truidense on Sunday, bringing his season tally to 12 goals in 14 appearances across all competitions.

Scouts from both clubs have been closely monitoring Tresoldi's development. According to TEAMtalk, representatives were in attendance to evaluate him as they consider their future striker options.

• Chelsea's Outlook: The club aims to bolster their squad depth behind João Pedro, especially after weaknesses were exposed during his recent absence.
• Man City's Interest: City’s interest is more long-term, as they look for young forwards who could eventually succeed Erling Haaland.

However, acquiring Tresoldi may prove costly. Club Brugge has no plans to sell him in January and anticipates that any future deal will break the Belgian transfer record.

His remarkable performances have garnered attention, with UEFA recognizing him among its Champions League “Priceless Moments of the Week” following his earlier hat-trick against Inter Milan in a famous 4-3 victory at San Siro.

Tresoldi's appeal lies in his combination of penalty-box movement, physical presence, and reliable finishing against formidable opponents. Chelsea has an immediate need for depth, while City is strategically planning for the future.

The challenge remains: with Tresoldi's rising value and a contract lasting until 2029, Chelsea and City must act swiftly before his price tag exceeds €50 million.