Arsenal have made RB Leipzig star Antonio Nusa their top target for the left wing in case they fail in their bid for Vinicius Jr, according to Caught Offside.
A first official offer is understood to be ready, but Arsenal know that the likeliest outcome at this stage is that Vini Jr stays where he is, and that has seen the come put together a shortlist of alternative targets for that scenario.
Arsenal Eyeing Antonio NusaNusa, who has been compared to Brazil legend Neymar, shone at the World Cup this summer while featuring for Norway, as they reached the quarter-finals before being eliminated by England in extra-time.
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But having watched him at the World Cup, it's clear that he is also ready and capable of making an immediate impact at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal have made RB Leipzig star Antonio Nusa their top target for the left wing in case they fail in their bid for Vinicius Jr, according to Caught Offside.
The Gunners have made an ambitious move to bring in the Brazil international in this window, with the Real Madrid superstar entering the final 12 months of his contract at the Bernabeu and no agreement on an extension in sight.
Reports have suggested that Vinicius Jr would prefer to stay in Madrid, and that Los Blancos want to extend his deal, but they also don't want to lose him for nothing, and that has opened the door for the Premier League champions to potentially get a deal done.
A first official offer is understood to be ready, but Arsenal know that the likeliest outcome at this stage is that Vini Jr stays where he is, and that has seen the come put together a shortlist of alternative targets for that scenario.
Arsenal Eyeing Antonio Nusa
Nusa, who has been compared to Brazil legend Neymar, shone at the World Cup this summer while featuring for Norway, as they reached the quarter-finals before being eliminated by England in extra-time.
But the 21-year-old impressed with his incredible speed, close control and dribbling ability, and Arsenal chiefs are understood to have put him right at the top of their shortlist of alternatives as a result.
The Gunners are planning to explore what RB Leipzig's demands are before pushing ahead with a move, and reports have suggested that they could ask for as much as £51m to allow him to move on.
While Vini Jr is still considered to be the dream target, with the club ready to offer him a record contract to get him to move to London, the club are ensuring that they are not left short later in the window and scrambling for an addition if it doesn't go their way.
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Nusa an Ideal Blend for Arsenal
Arsenal are preparing their squad to win again, having won the Premier League and reached the Champions League final last season. But they also want to ensure they remain competitive for years to come, and this is the type of signing that can help that.
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Nusa is only 21, so still has plenty of room to grow, develop and improve with regular game time and added coaching. But having watched him at the World Cup, it's clear that he is also ready and capable of making an immediate impact at the Emirates Stadium.
He's not as good as Vini Jr, and he may never be, but he is still a top, top winger with a huge future ahead of him, and Arsenal would be very smart to get this deal done if they miss out on their top target.
