Arsenal are moving with greater intent in their early planning for the January window, and Antonio Nusa is understood to be among the names receiving serious attention. According to TeamTalk, the RB Leipzig winger has emerged as a prominent candidate as Andrea Berta assesses how best to sharpen Mikel Arteta’s attack for the second half of the season.
There is substance to the interest. Arsenal have tracked the 21-year-old closely in recent weeks, with club representatives present at his last three matches. That level of live scouting points to a process gathering pace, rather than a passing glance at a player in form. Nusa has delivered six goals and seven assists this season and has added further weight to his case with a decisive run of performances against Schalke, Manchester City and Augsburg.
Arsenal’s recruitment focus is clear. The club want to strengthen on the left flank and through the middle, with Berta working through a shortlist of players capable of making an instant difference. Funds are said to have been ringfenced for that objective, a sign that any move made in January would be targeted and backed internally.
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Antonio Nusa emerging as serious Arsenal target
Nusa’s profile makes sense in this context. He is young, productive and already operating at a high level in a demanding environment. Arsenal have also held talks with his representatives, and the move is believed to appeal to the player. That does not make a deal straightforward, but it does remove one potential obstacle at an early stage.
Leipzig are under no pressure to sell. Nusa is tied to a contract until 2029 and there is no release clause to simplify negotiations. Their valuation, around €80 million, or £66 million, reflects both his current importance and future upside. If Arsenal choose to pursue the deal in earnest, they would need to negotiate directly and convince Leipzig to engage during the middle of the season, which is rarely simple.
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