Accelerating with Antonio Nusa
A candidate to win the Champions League wants to sign the winger from RB Leipzig.
Arsenal is accelerating its efforts to sign Antonio Nusa, a Norwegian winger, ahead of the upcoming winter transfer market. The RB Leipzig attacker has become Mikel Arteta's main target to bolster his attack.
According to Daily Briefing, the sports commission led by Mikel Arteta has prioritized strengthening the left wing to defend the Premier League title and compete for the UEFA Champions League, utilizing the mediation of their captain and national team teammate Martin Ødegaard to finalize the deal.
Proven performance in Germany and the Martin Ødegaard factor
The competitive level displayed by Nusa in the 2026/27 season has expedited technical reports from the Emirates Stadium's technical secretariat. The Nordic attacker has registered four goals and six assists at the start of the Bundesliga, along with a decisive goal against Manchester City in the Champions League, after establishing himself last season with four goals and four assists in 31 official matches in the German league.
Arsenal's leadership in the table, supported by eight victories in their first nine matches (24 points) after winning 0-1 against Liverpool at Anfield and maintaining their unbeaten condition in Europe, is appealing to the player. Additionally, the direct involvement of Martin Ødegaard, who has had personal conversations with the winger to convince him to accept the proposal from the London club and facilitate his sporting integration, further enhances this appeal.
Difference in valuations and competition in the Premier League and Serie A
The main point of discussion lies in the financial margins demanded from Germany. RB Leipzig, backed by a long-term contract valid until June 30, 2029, has set the price for their player at 60 million pounds.
On the other hand, the 'Gunners' representatives believe that there is enough room to negotiate the transfer around 45 million pounds, softening the initial demand from the Red Bull consortium entity. The operation is not without competition in the English and international markets. Clubs of the stature of Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and several entities from Serie A in Italy are keeping an eye on the attacking wingback.
The Arsenal board will intensify meetings with representatives of RB Leipzig during the first weeks of December 2026. If negotiations can bridge the financial gap and bring the cost closer to 45 million pounds, Antonio Nusa will seal his move to Mikel Arteta's squad in the early days of January 2027.
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