Arsenal Send Scouts To Watch Antonio Nusa

Arsenal have stepped up their pursuit of RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa, with the Premier League club reportedly sending scouts to Germany to watch the Norwegian international in action.

According to BILD, an Arsenal delegation attended Leipzig's Champions League encounter against Manchester City specifically to assess the 21-year-old, who scored during his side's 3-2 defeat.

Mikel Arteta is understood to be particularly impressed by Nusa's tactical discipline, versatility and athleticism, with the Gunners emerging as one of the most persistent contenders for his signature.

However, Arsenal face significant competition, with several Premier League rivals and Bayern Munich also monitoring the winger ahead of a potential transfer in summer 2027.

Arsenal Take Concrete Steps In Pursuit Of Nusa

Arsenal's decision to send representatives to Leipzig suggests their interest has progressed beyond routine scouting.

Nusa has been followed by English clubs since the summer, but his exceptional start to the campaign has increased the attention surrounding his future.

The Norwegian has already registered 13 goal contributions across all competitions, matching his best return from the entire 2024/25 season.

His performance against Manchester City provided another demonstration of his qualities on the European stage, with Arsenal's scouts watching as he found the net against Enzo Maresca's side.

Arteta reportedly believes Nusa possesses the combination of technical ability, athleticism and tactical intelligence required to succeed in his attacking system.

However, Arsenal are not alone. Liverpool, Tottenham, Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are also reportedly keeping close tabs on the winger.

The growing competition raises the prospect of another major transfer battle involving Leipzig, who sold Yan Diomande to Real Madrid for €125 million during the summer.

Bayern Could Face Serious Competition From Arsenal

Arsenal's increasingly concrete interest also represents a potential complication for Bayern Munich.

As we previously reported, Bayern consider Nusa one of the leading long-term candidates to succeed Luis Díaz on the left wing.

Sky Sport Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg recently described a transfer to Munich as highly unrealistic under the current circumstances, despite confirming Bayern's longstanding admiration for the Norwegian.

However, Roundtable understands that Bayern's interest is more serious than those comments might suggest.

The principal uncertainty concerns the timing of their recruitment plans. Bayern are assessing whether to strengthen the left wing during the January transfer window, but if no winter signing arrives, Nusa would remain at the top of their shortlist for summer 2027.

Arsenal's involvement could therefore complicate matters significantly, particularly if the London club continue taking concrete steps while Bayern wait to determine their priorities.

Leipzig Could Demand Up To €80M Next Summer

According to information we received, RB Leipzig have no intention of parting ways with Antonio Nusa during the January transfer window. However, BILD reports that the Bundesliga club could reconsider their position if an extraordinary offer arrives, although retaining the Norwegian remains a priority given his importance to Martín Demichelis's attacking system.

The Norwegian does not have a release clause in his contract, which runs until June 2029, giving the Red Bulls considerable control over negotiations.

Internally, his valuation for next summer is reportedly estimated at up to €80 million, although other reports suggest Leipzig could seek between €70 million and €90 million depending on his performances.

The club are also expected to require approximately €100 million in transfer revenue next summer, making Nusa one of their most valuable potential assets.

His development presents Leipzig with a difficult balance between sporting ambitions and financial opportunities. Nusa has become a central figure in Demichelis's attacking system, and replacing his creativity, directness, and growing productivity would be a considerable challenge.

At the same time, competition between Arsenal, Bayern, and several other Premier League clubs could push his eventual transfer fee towards the upper end of Leipzig's expectations.

With Arsenal already sending scouts, Bayern monitoring their options, and Nusa continuing to attract attention through his performances, the battle for his signature is beginning to take shape.

For Leipzig, the priority remains keeping their star winger until the end of the season. Beyond that, the competition for his services could become one of the defining transfer stories of summer 2027.

From here, the stage only gets bigger.