Arsenal are accelerating their efforts to sign RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa in January, with sporting director Andrea Berta reportedly working to set aside funds for a potential €80 million deal.
The 21-year-old Norway international has established himself as one of Europe’s most promising young attackers since joining Leipzig. He has scored six goals and provided seven assists in all competitions this season.
TEAMtalk reports that Nusa is currently Arsenal’s main attacking target as Mikel Arteta’s side considers strengthening in the winter transfer window.
Arsenal identify Nusa as January target
Arsenal allowed Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli to leave during the summer, while only Christos Tzolis arrived as an attacking addition. The club also missed out on Morgan Rogers and Vinicius Junior.
Nusa’s ability to operate in several attacking positions is understood to be a key attraction. Although he is considered most suited to the left flank, he could offer Arteta greater flexibility in the final third.
His potential arrival would also provide extra cover while Bukayo Saka is injured, although Leipzig are unlikely to welcome the prospect of losing one of their leading young players midway through the season.
Arsenal have invested heavily in recent transfer windows, including deals for Bruno Guimaraes, Ezri Konsa, Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres. While the club have not always spent at the same rate as their rivals, they have shown a willingness to make a major outlay for a player they believe is worth pursuing.
