Arsenal And Aston Villa Target Antonio Nusa As Leipzig Set Their Conditions For A Transfer

RB Leipzig could face a battle to keep Antonio Nusa, with Premier League clubs Arsenal and Aston Villa reportedly monitoring the Norwegian winger's situation ahead of the January transfer window.

The 21-year-old has established himself as one of Leipzig's most exciting attacking players under Martín Demichelis, attracting attention from England following an impressive start to the 2026/27 season.

According to our sources, the Red Bulls have raised their Nusa valuation to approximately £70 million and have no immediate intention of selling. However, the club's Champions League campaign could become an important factor in determining whether a transfer is possible.

Arsenal And Aston Villa Step Up Their Interest

Arsenal and Aston Villa have both been linked with Nusa as they assess potential attacking reinforcements.

Nusa's explosive pace and ability to beat defenders have made him one of Leipzig's biggest attacking threats this season. His growing influence under Demichelis has caught the attention of Premier League clubs, with Arsenal and Aston Villa now monitoring his situation.

He was among the standout performers in Leipzig's 6-0 Bundesliga victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, contributing a goal as the hosts produced one of their most convincing displays of the season.

Demichelis has spoken highly of the youngster, describing him as one of Europe's best wingers on current form.

While Arsenal and Aston Villa are reportedly interested, there is no confirmation that either club has submitted a formal offer.

Leipzig's £70 Million Valuation Complicates A Deal

Leipzig is in a strong negotiating position, with Nusa contracted until June 2029 and no immediate financial pressure to sell.

The Bundesliga club has placed a £60 million valuation on the winger, a significant increase on the approximately €21 million Leipzig paid Club Brugge to sign him in 2024.

For Leipzig, keeping Nusa is as much a sporting decision as a financial one.

The winger has contributed to seven goals in his opening seven appearances this season, underlining his importance to Demichelis' attacking plans.

Losing him halfway through the campaign would leave Leipzig needing to replace one of their most productive players while competing for European qualification and Champions League progression.

Champions League Exit Could Open A Late January Opportunity

The most intriguing element concerns Leipzig's European campaign.

The question is whether Leipzig would reconsider their position if their Champions League campaign came to an early end.

Their final league-phase fixture is scheduled for January 27, leaving only a narrow window for interested clubs to negotiate a transfer before the winter deadline.

An early elimination could potentially open the door to discussions, although Leipzig would still have little reason to accept an offer below their valuation. Should Demichelis' side progress to the knockout rounds, a January departure would become impossible to imagine.

Leipzig's recent 1-0 victory over PSV Eindhoven has already strengthened their position, with a difficult trip to Real Madrid awaiting next week.

For Arsenal and Aston Villa, much could therefore depend on Leipzig's results in Europe. Neither club can count on Nusa becoming available, and even an early exit would not guarantee a deal.

For now, the Red Bulls hold all the cards. With Nusa under contract until 2029 and firmly established in Demichelis' plans, any interested club will have to meet their demands rather than expect a bargain.

From here the stage only gets bigger.