Arsenal identify €54m Bundesliga winger as potential solution to Bukayo Saka injury
Arsenal are reportedly confident of signing RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa in the January transfer window as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his attacking options ahead of the second half of the season. The Gunners have been linked with the Norway international following his impressive start to the 2026/27 campaign, during which he has established himself as one of the Bundesliga's most productive attacking players.
According to FootballTransfers, Arsenal are preparing to make Nusa their first signing of 2027, with the club reportedly confident of reaching an agreement with the German side. The report, published on Friday, November 6, 2026, indicated that the Premier League champions could be willing to pay approximately €54 million (£45 million) for the 21-year-old.
However, RB Leipzig's valuation could make negotiations difficult, with the German club known for demanding substantial fees for their emerging talents. Why Arsenal want Antonio Nusa Arsenal's reported interest comes as Bukayo Saka faces anextended spellon the sidelines after suffering a quadriceps injury during the Champions League meetingwith Bayern Munichon October 21.
Speaking on Friday, Arteta confirmed that the England international would remain unavailable for several weeks. "We're talking about weeks," the Arsenal manager said, adding that Saka could begin doing more activities after the international break, depending on his recovery.
"Let's see, after the international break, he's going to start hitting the pitch and start to have more activities, how he feels, but unfortunately he's going to be out for a while." The injury has highlighted Arsenal's need foradditional optionsin the wide attacking positions, particularly with the demands of competing in multiple competitions. Nusa could provide Arteta with another option on either flank.
The Norwegian is primarily a left winger but can also operate in other attacking positions. His performances for Leipzig this season have strengthened his reputation as an exciting attacking prospect.
According to Bundesliga statistics, Nusa has scored four goals and provided six assists in eight league appearances. He also registered a goal and an assist during Leipzig's 2-0 victory over Schalke on October 31.
His contribution against Schalke made him the first player to reach 10 combined goals and assists in the Bundesliga this season. He also scored against Manchester City in Leipzig's 3-2 Champions League defeat on Wednesday, November 4, taking his overall tally to six goals and seven assists across 14 appearances in all competitions, according to Opta's match statistics.
RB Leipzig could demand more than €54m Although the reported €54 million valuation could make Nusa an attractive January target, Arsenal might have to pay considerably more to convince Leipzig to sell.