The Gunners have found their top candidate to bolster their attack ahead of the January transfer window. Arsenal's hierarchy has singled out Norwegian winger Antonio Nusa of RB Leipzig as their main target among two key options.
As Mikel Arteta's side heads into the international break following a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Brighton, their spirits aren’t exactly soaring. Nevertheless, they remain firmly in the hunt for the Premier League title and other silverware, having claimed seven consecutive victories across all competitions at the start of the season.
Despite an active summer transfer campaign that saw the arrivals of Bruno Guimaraes, Christos Tzolis, Piero Incapie, and Ezri Konsa, the club was unable to secure their desired offensive reinforcements. High-profile targets such as Vinicius Junior, Bradley Barcola, Julian Alvarez, and Morgan Rogers remained elusive, leaving the attacking depth a bit thin.
According to reports from CaughtOffside, Arsenal are keen to rectify this in January. Their shortlist includes Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz and Nusa, with the 21-year-old Norwegian being the priority. Sources within the agent circles reveal that the London club is preparing to lodge an official bid for Nusa, having monitored his progress last summer. The midfielder has been making waves in the Bundesliga with his pace and one-on-one ability, perfectly matching Arteta's requirements to strengthen the left flank. Yildiz remains on their radar, though securing a transfer from Juventus would demand hefty financial outlay.
Inside the club, there’s a clear understanding that signing a dynamic winger could provide the reigning champions with a crucial edge in the Premier League title race. At this moment, acquiring a left winger is deemed a more pressing task than bringing in a traditional centre-forward.
The potential exit of Noni Madueke could expedite the deal. Reports from The Telegraph indicate that both Atletico Madrid and Juventus are closely monitoring the situation regarding the English winger amid his lack of playing time, exploring the possibility of a loan move in the winter window.
