Arsenal missed out on signing Morgan Rogers after Chelsea completed a record‑breaking deal for the English forward, leaving the Gunners to address a shortage on the left wing following the sale of Leandro Trossard to Besiktas.
The club has already secured an agreement with Club Brugge for 24‑year‑old Christos Tzolis, adding another option to its attacking roster.
Former Watford striker Troy Deeney has urged Arsenal to consider Norway winger Antonio Nusa as a viable alternative to strengthen the left side.
Nusa, 21, currently plays for RB Leipzig and contributed to Norway’s run to the World Cup quarter‑finals, scoring once in the tournament.
He recorded 35 appearances last season with five goals and four assists, and the previous campaign he logged 36 games, also netting five goals and adding six assists.
Deeney highlighted Nusa’s impact against England, noting his effective second‑half cameo in the quarter‑final and his exceptional pace.
The former striker praised Nusa’s speed, saying he can keep up with top forwards on the break and has gained valuable Champions League experience.
Given the high tax and transfer fees associated with English players such as Morgan Rogers, Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson, Deeney suggested that more affordable talent could deliver comparable performance.
Nusa joined Leipzig in 2024 for €22.5 million (£19.2 million) and has accumulated ten goals in 71 appearances; a prospective move to Brentford earlier this year collapsed after medical complications.
Arsenal appear poised to evaluate Nusa as a potential solution to their left‑wing deficiency, balancing performance potential with financial prudence.
