Arsenal face a reported £60 million battle with Aston Villa and Newcastle United for RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa, according to Football Insider. The 21-year-old Norwegian international has attracted Premier League interest after a promising start to the 2026-27 campaign, with his pace and willingness to attack defenders appealing to Mikel Arteta.
Nusa has registered 2 goals and 2 assists in 4 Bundesliga appearances this season. He has added another goal in the DFB-Pokal, taking his tally to 3 goals and 2 assists across 6 appearances in all competitions. His contract at Leipzig runs until 2029, giving the German club a strong negotiating position.
The Norwegian operates from the left and favours his right foot, giving him the option to drive inside or attack the outside channel. He can carry the ball past a defender, accelerate into space and force opponents to retreat. Arsenal often face compact defences, where one dribble can create the opening that patient possession struggles to find.
However, Nusa would need to adjust to Arteta’s demands without the ball. Arsenal’s wide players must press at the right moments, track opposing full-backs and stay disciplined when possession changes hands. Nusa’s attacking instincts are clear, but a £60 million fee would demand consistent end product and reliable work across 90 minutes.
Should Arsenal lead the race for the £60m winger?
Yes — provided the club believe he can contribute immediately and Leipzig’s asking price leaves room for negotiations. Nusa would give Arteta a different profile on the left: a direct runner who can beat his marker rather than relying on combinations alone. His age offers room to improve, while his experience in Germany and for Norway gives him a useful foundation.
Still, Arsenal should judge the deal against their existing options and squad needs, rather than chase him because Villa and Newcastle are interested. Bukayo Saka supplies a major threat from the right, but the left flank needs a source of penetration and goals. Nusa could provide that, although his current numbers do not yet justify treating him as a guaranteed elite signing.
Football Insider’s report puts the likely fee between £50 million and £60 million. At the top end, Arsenal would need confidence that his dribbling can translate into Premier League performances, not just eye-catching moments in space.
