Tottenham ‘critical contenders’ to signal Leipzig star Antonio Nusa

Tottenham Hotspur are ‘critical contenders’ within the race to signal extremely rated Norwegian winger Antonio Nusa from RB Leipzig this summer season, in response to Fussballdaten.

Whereas Yan Diomande garnered important consideration for RB Leipzig’s third-place end within the Bundesliga and return to the UEFA Champions League, Nusa performed an equally essential function of their success. In solely his second season in Germany’s high flight, the Norwegian contributed 4 objectives and three assists, constantly troubling defenders together with his blistering tempo and distinctive dribbling capability.

The winger additionally produced a memorable second this week by scoring an outstanding aim in opposition to Diomande’s Ivory Coast as Norway claimed a 2-1 victory to ebook their place within the FIFA World Cup spherical of 16.

Though the Ivorians managed a lot of the competition, Nusa modified the sport instantly when he collected a go from Martin Ødegaard on the left flank, drove inside and curled an impressive end into the top-right nook, as soon as once more demonstrating his capability to provide moments of brilliance from seemingly nothing.

His particular person World Cup marketing campaign in the back of a powerful season with Leipzig haven’t gone unnoticed, with Fussballadaten reporting that a number of golf equipment are set to battle for Nusa’s signature this summer season.

‘Severe contenders’

One of many golf equipment exhibiting curiosity in Nusa is Tottenham, as per the report, which claims the north London membership are among the many ‘critical contenders’ within the race to signal the 21-year-old.

In a lift to Spurs, Fussballdaten provides that Leipzig may contemplate his departure from the Crimson Bull Enviornment in the event that they obtain affords round £42m, with Roberto De Zerbi’s facet carefully monitoring the scenario.

Nonetheless, Tottenham are set to face a fierce battle from Newcastle United, Crystal Palace, Juventus, and Bayern Munich within the race to signal the thrilling winger this summer season, in response to the report.

Though his goalscoring document—having but to attain 5 league objectives in a top-flight season—has prompted questions on how effectively he would deal with the bodily calls for of the Premier League, Nusa greater than compensates together with his excellent capability to beat opponents in one-v-one conditions.

His common of three.0 profitable dribbles per 90 minutes ranks third within the Bundesliga, trailing solely Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig (4.3) and Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab of Eintracht Frankfurt (3.1).

The thrilling winger additionally contributed immensely off the ball, averaging 7.21 duels received per match this season, highlighting his work charge and competitiveness, which may assist him adapt effectively to the depth of Premier League soccer.