Arsenal are leading the race to sign exciting Norwegian international winger Antonio Nusa from RB Leipzig, according to German outlet Fussball News.
Nusa began his career at Norwegian outfit Stabæk Fotball and progressed through the ranks before joining Club Brugge in 2021.
He came to the limelight with the 20-time Belgian champions, featuring in 86 games and playing a significant role in helping the club secure several pieces of silverware, including the 2021-22/2023-24 Jupiler Pro League and the 2022-23 Belgian Super Cup.
One of the standout moments of his early career arrived in September 2022, when Nusa found the net during Club Brugge’s 4–0 victory against FC Porto. At 17 years, 4 months and 27 days old, that goal made him the youngest Norwegian to appear in the UEFA Champions League and the competition’s second-youngest scorer.
Following his transfer to Leipzig in the summer of 2024, Nusa has continued to progress at an impressive rate at both club and international levels.
Across all competitions, he has netted five goal contributions in six games for his club, while he has continued to shine for his country, particularly at the concluded FIFA World Cup tournament, putting him on the radar of several clubs.
It appears Arsenal are looking to steal a march on other rivals, as Fussball News claims that the Premier League champions are leading the race to sign Nusa.
‘Extraordinary’ attacker
The report adds that the North London side’s interest in the winger is concrete, and they are preparing to submit a formal £34m offer to sign the Norwegian international.
However, Leipzig are keen on retaining the 21-year-old and will only consider selling him if they receive offers between £51 and £55m amid interest from Arsenal, Fussball News adds.
With three goals and two assists this season, Arsenal will face a stern battle in the race to sign Nusa, with the report adding that Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and Aston Villa, as well as other European clubs including Bayern Munich, FC Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, AS Roma, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus and SSC Napoli, are also interested in the…
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