Troy Deeney has urged Arsenal to consider a move for Norway winger Antonio Nusa after Chelsea completed a £117million deal for Morgan Rogers.
Mikel Arteta had made Rogers his number-one target for the summer transfer window as he looked to strengthen his options in forward areas.
However, the Gunners were gazumped by London rivals Chelsea, who have paid the record transfer fee for an English player to bring Rogers to Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal will now need to consider alternative options on the left wing, having already completed the sale of Leandro Trossard to Besiktas.
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The Premier League champions have already struck an agreement with Club Brugge for 24-year-old Christos Tzolis.
But former Watford striker Deeney believes Arsenal should also consider a move for Nusa after his impressive displays which helped Norway reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
‘I haven’t heard anyone linked with this guy: Antonio Nusa, left winger for Norway, 21 years of age for RB Leipzig,’ he told talkSPORT. ‘For me, he is frightening.
‘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 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.
‘I think to Chelsea, arguably Man United as well. They do put Cunha there, but I think he’s probably better for the middle. Arsenal have got that problem, so why would you not look at a young man like that?’
Deeney continued: ‘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’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 like Morgan Rogers’ price tag, Declan Rice and also 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 has ten goals in 71 appearances in all competitions for RB Leipzig, having signed for €22.5m (£19.2m) back in 2024.
The 21-year-old came close to joining the Premier League earlier that year, but a move to Brentford ultimately broke down after complications arose during his medical.
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