adminTottenham Hotspur have emerged as ‘serious contenders’ in the summer race to sign RB Leipzig’s highly rated Norwegian winger Antonio Nusa, according to Fussballdaten.
While Yan Diomande grabbed much of the spotlight for Leipzig’s Bundesliga third-place finish and Champions League qualification, Nusa was just as pivotal to the team’s success.
Now in his second season in Germany, the 21-year-old racked up four goals and three assists, regularly terrorizing full-backs with his lightning pace and sharp dribbling.
Nusa also delivered a standout moment on the international stage this week, netting a stunning goal against Diomande’s Ivory Coast to help Norway secure a 2-1 win and seal their place in the World Cup round of 16.
Despite the Ivorians dominating possession, Nusa turned the tide in an instant—collecting Martin Ødegaard’s pass on the left, cutting inside, and curling a brilliant strike into the top-right corner, reaffirming his knack for game-changing flashes of brilliance.
His impressive World Cup showing, combined with a strong club campaign, has not gone unnoticed. Fussballadaten reports that multiple clubs are preparing to battle for his signature when the transfer window opens.
‘Serious contenders’
According to the report, Tottenham are among the frontrunners, listed as one of the ‘serious contenders’ vying for the winger. In a potential boost for Spurs, Leipzig could entertain offers in the region of £42m, with Roberto De Zerbi’s side also keeping a close watch on developments.
However, Tottenham will face stiff competition from Newcastle United, Crystal Palace, Juventus, and Bayern Munich, all reportedly keen on landing the exciting prospect this summer.
Questions linger over Nusa’s goal output—he has yet to hit five league goals in a single top-flight season—raising doubts about his ability to handle the Premier League’s physical rigours.
Yet his exceptional one-on-one ability more than makes up for it. Averaging 3.0 successful dribbles per 90 minutes, he ranks third in the Bundesliga, behind only Leipzig’s Diomande (4.3) and Eintracht Frankfurt’s Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab (3.1).
Off the ball, Nusa is equally industrious, winning an average of 7.21 duels per match this season—a testament to his work rate and competitiveness, traits that could serve him well in adapting to the intensity of English football.
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