Arsenal are making efforts to beat Tottenham and the rest of Europe to the signing of RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa, with a deal potentially reaching €80m.

Reports over the last week have indicated that Arsenal are eyeing a move for the Norwegian winger in the coming months.

A report at the end of October insisted that the Gunners were very serious about the 21-year-old. They were already working on a potential deal and bringing him €70m asking price down.

Sport Witness then reported Arsenal were getting serious about the winger and a move to the Emirates was absolutely a possibility.

Arsenal delegation

BILD now follow that up. The newspaper explain that the winger is currently in the form of his life, with 13 goals contributions to his name already. That’s seen him match last season’s tally already.

Internal projections at Leipzig had planned for 20 goal contributions across the season, so he’s already well on his way to matching that tally early. His performances have already led to interest.

Arsenal report that English clubs positioned themselves in the summer and Arsenal are ‘considered one of eh most persistent suitors’. Mikel Arteta is a big fan of the player and his ‘tactical discipline’.

BILD’s information is that a delegation from Arsenal was present at Leipzig recently. They attended the Champions League clash against Manchester City specifically to watch Nusa.

Liverpool, Tottenham, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace also have the player on their radar. The feeling is that a bidding war could be on the cards, as was the case with Yan Diomande in the summer.

€60-80m

One thing is certain; Nusa will not be allowed to leave in the January transfer window. That stance will only change if a ‘truly indecent’ offer is sent. BILD also use the word ‘extraordinary’.

As things stand, Leipzig value the winger at €60-80m for next summer. That is in line with previous reports, which had it at €70m.

One potential factor is that Leipzig once again need transfer revenue next year. The figure being discussed is €100m. So, there is potential there for a deal to be done if the likes of Arsenal want it.

For now, they appear to be positioning themselves for a move. The delegation sent for the Champions League clash is very much a signal of their intentions.