Arsenal have sent a scouting delegation to watch Antonio Nusa at RB Leipzig's Champions League meeting with Manchester City, and the winger answered with a goal, four key chances and another reminder of why several Premier League clubs are paying attention. Liverpool and Tottenham are among the other clubs interested, and Arsenal are already assessing whether Leipzig's valuation can be reduced before a summer move.

Arsenal's early push

The case for Arsenal has been made publicly as well as privately. Kristoffer Lokberg said Nusa is "one of the world's most exciting left-wingers" and added, "Big clubs can no longer sit on the fence, they must act quickly before he disappears, or they will be left regretting it." He also called Arsenal "the completely obvious option in the Premier League" because the player fits their style and they have a need on the left.

That argument lines up with the club's move to watch him in person. Lokberg's view, speaking to standard.co.uk, was that Arsenal "basically only have Tzolis and a slightly half-hearted Eberechi Eze as options on the left wing." It is a strong endorsement of the fit, even if Mikel Arteta's side still have to work through Leipzig's price.

Leipzig's price and the crowd around him

The fee is the main obstacle. RB Leipzig are said to value Nusa between €60 million and €80 million, while one report placed the asking price around €70million. A January move is described as effectively off the table unless they receive an extraordinary offer.

The market interest is broader than Arsenal. Several Premier League clubs are in the frame, including Liverpool, Tottenham, Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace. That makes the summer window the likelier point of contact, and it gives Leipzig room to hold their line if Nusa keeps producing.

His numbers help explain the attention. Nusa has 10 goal contributions in all competitions this season, with 6 in the Bundesliga, 1 in the UEFA Champions League, 1 in the DFB Pokal and 2 in international matches. That spread across competitions is part of why the interest has not been limited to one league or one type of buyer.

Even the disagreement over his total tells you how fast his profile is rising. Some outlets have pushed the figure higher, but the verified season mark here is 10. On that count, he has done enough to stay firmly in the conversation, and Arsenal's scouting trip suggests they are not waiting around for the price to fall on its own.

Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 4 outlets. How we work →