Antonio Nusa

Nusa shuts it down: «I never asked to leave»

Arsenal are among the clubs linked with the 21-year-old Norway winger, a standout of Norway’s run to the World Cup quarter-finals. An opening offer around €40m is said to be under consideration, against Leipzig’s €60m asking price. Treat with caution: the report comes from CaughtOffside (agent sources) and other outlets are merely relaying it — neither Ornstein nor Romano have weighed in.

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Asked in early August about the English rumours, Antonio Nusa replied: «I never asked to leave Leipzig. I'm here back from vacation, focused on Leipzig.» RB Leipzig, who have just banked €125m for Yan Diomandé, have no financial reason to sell a second winger. What is established: the player's public comments. What is not: the club's formal position, never stated. Arsenal never lodged a bid and the lead looks dead for this summer. The entry stays as COOLED OFF rather than being removed.