Tottenham Hotspur have now been handed a warning after not pushing the envelope to sign Antonio Nusa in the summer.

Spurs were exploring a move for Antonio Nusa throughout the summer, but the Lilywhites never made an offer for the Norwegian winger, which may be a source of major regret for the Premier League side.

That is not only due to the injuries that Tottenham have suffered on the left wing, including to summer loan signing Mykhailo Mudryk, but also due to the Leipzig man’s outstanding form this season.

Nusa has taken his game to a new level this season, having scored six goals and provided seven assists so far for the Bundesliga side.

As a result, reports indicate that the Spurs target’s price has shot up to ‘at least’ £60m ahead of the January window.

Tottenham and others warned that it is now or never for Antonio Nusa

Former Norwegian midfielder Kristoffer Lokberg is now a pundit for NRK, the country’s main broadcasting corporation, has now issued a warning to Nusa’s suitors.

The pundit claimed that the Leipzig star is now one of the most exciting players in his position across the world, and suggested that interested clubs may not get another chance if they fail to act in January.

Lokberg said on the Bakrommet podcast about Nusa: “He is one of the world’s most exciting left-wingers. We have been waiting for his potential to come to full bloom, but now it is exploding. Then the big clubs can no longer sit on the fence. Then you have to act quickly before he disappears, or they will be left regretting it.

“In today’s football, he is worth quite a lot. We are going to pay over 500m NKK [€48m]. Then it ultimately depends on which clubs sign up. I guess Leipzig hope the Premier League clubs express their interest seriously, because that is where the biggest money lies, the football expert believes.”

Two Champion clubs mentioned as potential destinations for Nusa

Over recent weeks, it has emerged that Arsenal have entered the race for the winger, with some sources even claiming the Gunners are now confident of winning the race for Nusa.

Løkberg has suggested that a move to the Emirates Stadium would be the obvious option for the Norway international in England, while adding that a switch to PSG could also be on the cards after Khvitsja Kvaratskhelia’s ACL injury.

The former Norway midfielder added: “The completely obvious option in the Premier League is Arsenal. The player fits their playing style, and the club has a real need. They basically only have Tzolis and a slightly half-hearted Eberechi Eze as options on the left wing. I think Arsenal sit around every day, weighing whether to pull the trigger.”

“We must not forget PSG. With Khvitsja Kvaratskhelia out for a long time, Nusa can fit in there. The question is whether he wants to play in France, or whether he wants everyday life in the Premier League where the competition is overall tougher every week.”