Arsenal are preparing an opening bid to sign RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa this summer, according to reports from Caught Offside.
The move comes after the Gunners sanctioned the departure of Leandro Trossard to Besiktas for £17 million, leaving a notable gap on the left wing.
Arsenal’s priority remains securing a marquee signing for that position, with Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers identified as the primary target.
The Premier League holders are also in the market for a quality deputy, with Club Brugge’s Christos Tzolis among those frequently linked with a move to north London.
Nusa has now emerged as another serious option, with Arsenal preparing an opening proposal reported to be worth around £34 million for the Norwegian winger.
However, RB Leipzig are unlikely to sanction his departure for that figure and are expected to hold out for a fee of at least £51 million before agreeing to sell.
The 21-year-old had a decent 2025/26 campaign with Leipzig, contributing 5 goals and 4 assists from 35 appearances across all competitions.
Nusa averaged less than 60 minutes per game in the Bundesliga but significantly raised his profile with a strong showing at the World Cup.
The youngster scored 2 goals against Sweden and Ivory Coast at the tournament, consistently catching the eye with his movement and directness from the left flank.
At just 21, Nusa is still an unfinished article, but his fine dribbling skills and variation of shots suggest he has the potential to become an elite player in the long run.
Tzolis represents the more affordable alternative, with a stellar campaign at Brugge producing 22 goals and 29 assists from 52 appearances across all competitions.
The Greek winger is reportedly available for around £35 million this summer and has given the green light for a transfer away from Belgium.
Tzolis has developed considerably since his Norwich City days, though the question remains over whether his output at club level in Belgium translates to a bigger stage.
Arsenal may also be motivated by uncertainty surrounding Gabriel Martinelli’s future, making the addition of a dependable deputy on the left a pressing priority this window.