Arsenal are closing in on their first piece of summer business, with the club understood to have reached an agreement of £34 million with Club Brugge for 24-year-old winger Christos Tzolis, according to The Athletic.

The move accelerates following Leandro Trossard's departure to Turkish club Besiktas earlier this week for £15.3 million. The Belgian winger served Arsenal well, contributing to their Premier League title triumph in 2025/26 and the club's run to the UEFA Champions League final, but the Gunners are now focused on refreshing their attack with younger talent.

Tzolis arrives with impressive numbers

Tzolis has been a standout at Club Brugge over the past two seasons, registering 43 goals and 29 assists in 108 appearances. That productivity attracted interest from several top European clubs heading into the summer window.

The Greece international is primarily a left-sided winger who likes to cut inside onto his stronger right foot — a profile that fits naturally into Arsenal's system. He has the flexibility to operate on either flank.

Tzolis had a brief stint in the Premier League with Norwich during the 2021/22 season as a teenager, but the move to Arsenal would represent a far more significant challenge at the top of the English game.

Yildiz rejection prompted pivot

Arsenal's interest in Tzolis intensified after the club were informed that Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz is unavailable. The Athletic reports that Arsenal are now