Arsenal Set to Sign Christos Tzolis as Trossard Replacement

Arsenal are expected to accelerate their search for a new winger once Leandro Trossard's move to Besiktas is completed, with Club Brugge's Christos Tzolis their leading target, according to Fabrizio Romano. Tzolis enjoyed an outstanding 2025/26 season in Belgium, scoring 22 goals and providing 29 assists across all competitions.

What's Next for Arsenal's Left Wing?

Arsenal are looking to renovate their left-wing department this summer, with Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli both likely to make way for two new recruits. While noise around Martinelli's potential exit has been limited to date, Trossard is closing in on a move to Turkish side Besiktas.

Why Tzolis is a Sensible Trossard Replacement

Arsenal's pursuit of Tzolis does not mean they won't still go for a more established option on the left wing. Morgan Rogers and Bradley Barcola continue to be mooted as targets for the Gunners, while Kenan Yildiz has also been mentioned as someone Andrea Berta is looking at. However, the Gunners clearly needed a more direct Trossard replacement, and they may have sourced the perfect man to fill this role in Tzolis.

Arsenal's Summer Transfer Plans

At a similar age to the 'explosive' Greek now, Trossard scored 22 goals and provided ten assists for Belgian side Genk. The two players enjoyed similar career trajectories up until that point, and thus, their skillsets and levels could closely align. Instead of allowing Brighton or a similar club to acquire Tzolis, Arsenal have decided to skip the middle man and take a punt on this exciting talent emerging from one of Europe's less decorated leagues.

As Arsenal continue to dominate the Premier League, with a 7-point lead at the top and a recent unbeaten run of 5 games, the club is expected to push forward with their transfer plans. With a next fixture against Girona on August 1st, the Gunners will be looking to strengthen their squad and make a strong start to the new season.

With a League standing of 1st in the Premier League, 85 points, 26 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses from 38 games, recent form WWWWW, and a goal difference of +44, Arsenal are in a strong position to make a push for the title. The club's recent result against Paris Saint Germain, a 1-1 draw on May 30th, has shown that they are capable of competing with the best teams in Europe.

In conclusion, Arsenal's pursuit of Christos Tzolis is a significant development in the club's transfer plans, and one that could have a major impact on their chances of success in the new season. With Tzolis's impressive form in Belgium, and his desire to join Arsenal, the club may have found the perfect replacement for Trossard.

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