Arsenal’s search for added thrust in the final third appears to be accelerating, with Antonio Nusa now under serious consideration as Mikel Arteta looks to reshape his forward options before the new season. According to Caught Offside, the Gunners are preparing to test RB Leipzig with an opening bid of around €40m for the Norway international.
The timing is significant. Arsenal are looking to reinforce from a position of strength after winning the Premier League title, but there is also clear squad management at play. Leandro Trossard’s exit to Besiktas, in a deal worth approximately £17m, has created space in the attacking unit, while ongoing uncertainty around Gabriel Martinelli leaves the club assessing whether one addition may become two.
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Antonio Nusa fits Arsenal winger profile
Nusa has risen quickly on the back of an impressive 2026 World Cup, and Arsenal view him as a player capable of bringing exactly what their attack can sometimes lack. The source report states Arteta wants “greater pace and unpredictability from the left flank”, and Nusa’s profile aligns neatly with that requirement.
At 21, he is already attracting attention for his “explosive dribbling, positional flexibility and considerable resale potential”. Arsenal’s interest has been sharpened further by his international displays for Norway, where he helped his country reach the quarter-finals and produced “one of the tournament’s memorable individual moments with a brilliant goal against Ivory Coast”.
Those close to the market believe Nusa is seen internally as “a possible long-term solution on the left”. That said, Arsenal are not alone. Newcastle, Juventus and other European clubs are also monitoring the situation, which naturally strengthens Leipzig’s hand.
RB Leipzig stance could define Antonio Nusa transfer
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