Troy Deeney has called on Arsenal to consider a move for RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa after Chelsea completed a £117 million deal for Morgan Rogers.
Arsenal miss out on top target
Mikel Arteta had made Morgan Rogers his number-one target for the summer transfer window to strengthen his forward options. However, the Gunners were beaten by London rivals Chelsea, who paid a record fee for an English player to bring Rogers to Stamford Bridge. Arsenal must now explore alternative left-wing options, having already sold Leandro Trossard to Besiktas.
The Premier League champions have agreed a deal with Club Brugge for Christos Tzolis, but Deeney believes Nusa should also be on their radar.
Deeney praises Nusa's qualities
Speaking to talkSPORT, the former Watford striker said: 'I haven’t heard anyone linked with this guy: Antonio Nusa, left winger for Norway, 21 years of age for RB Leipzig. For me, he is frightening.'
Deeney highlighted Nusa's stats: 'He’s 21 years of age and played 35 games last year, 5 goals, 4 assists. 36 games the year before, 5 goals and 6 assists, so he is showing you that he can do it both goals and assists at his 21 years of age.'
He added: 'He came on in the second half against England and did really well, but I just think at 21 and on that high left position now, which is an area that most teams are struggling. Arsenal have got that problem, so why would you not look at a young man like that?'
Nusa's speed and experience
Deeney also praised Nusa's pace: 'This kid’s very quick as well. I remember watching him in the qualifying games and he’s the only one who can keep up with Haaland. Haaland loved playing with this guy because when he gets away on the break, Haaland knows he doesn’t have to slow down. This guy gets to the byline and just fizzes it across the box.'
He continued: 'He’s a really talented player and has obviously played in the Champions League as well, so he’s got all that experience. With the English tax that we clearly know we have when you look at Morgan Rogers’ price tag, Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson, they’re all hundred million. There are so many gems out there that you can get that I think do just as good a job.'
Nusa's career so far
Nusa has scored ten goals in 71 appearances in all competitions for RB Leipzig since joining for €22.5 million (£19.2 million) in 2024. The 21-year-old nearly moved to Brentford earlier that year, but the deal collapsed after complications during his medical. His performances helped Norway reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
