Tottenham are continuing to show interest in Antonio Nusa, but two factors would make the deal very hard for the Lilywhites to pull off.
Spurs are waiting for confirmation on the severity of Mathys Tel’s injury against Leeds, and it would be a big blow for the Lilywhites if he is ruled out for an extended period, with Mykhailo Mudryk and Wilson Odobert already on the treatment table.
A new left-winger could thus become a priority for the club in January, and we know that Tottenham have been showing keen interest in Nusa since the summer.
However, a January deal for the winger could prove difficult on the back of his exceptional start to the new campaign.
Spurs Web has relayed multiple reports over recent weeks suggesting that Arsenal hold a serious interest in Nusa, and it appears that the Gunners may have already started doing the groundwork on the deal.
Arsenal watched Tottenham target Antonio Nusa last week
According to a report from BILD (as relayed by CaughtOffside), Arsenal representatives were in attendance at the Red Bull Arena last week to watch the 21-year-old in action in Leipzig’s Champions League clash against Manchester City.
While City emerged 3-2 winners, Nusa delivered an electric display in attack, scoring with a brilliant left-footed strike and creating four chances for his side in 73 minutes.
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Mikel Arteta’s is said to be seeking a ‘game-changing’ signing at left wing, with the Leipzig man now thought to have emerged as the top target for the Premier League giants.
It is revealed that Tottenham have also shown ‘strong interest’ in Nusa, while Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace have also been watching the pacy wide man ahead of January.
Nusa may not be available in January
Bild reveals that Leipzig are fully aware of the mounting Premier League interest in their star winger, and they plan to drive a hard bargain.
With Nusa having a long-term contract at the East German club, the expectation is that his valuation would be set at €80m (£66.8m), which the Bundesliga outfit believes reflects his elite potential.
However, it is made clear that Martin Demichelis’ men have no intention of cashing in on Nusa mid-season. The former Club Brugge man’s suitors may have to wait until next summer to have a shot at landing him.