Tottenham want to seal Antonio Nusa deal ‘as soon as possible’
Antonio Nusa has been identified by manager Ange Postecoglou as a “special talent,” so Tottenham Hotspur will make closing a deal for him “their big focus in the coming days.” Transfer expert Fabricio Romano has exclusively revealed why important figures at Hotspur Way are anxious to get to a swift agreement with Club Brugge.
Spurs have not rested on their laurels since Timo Werner signed on a loan from Bundesliga club RB Leipzig, which has the potential to become a permanent transfer for £15 million. Spurs have been active since the winter window opened for business at the beginning of the year.
In spite of the fact that Tottenham chose to raid Serie A in order to enhance their attacking alternatives following Radu Dragusin’s £26.7 million transfer from Genoa, Postecoglou is still searching the market in front of the deadline of February 1.
Spurs holding talks over Nusa deal
Spurs are reportedly in talks with Club Brugge about a transfer for Nusa. The Daily Mail claims that Tottenham wants to make sure they are first in line for his services, since Chelsea, a rival team in London, has also been keeping an eye on him since he started playing for the first squad.
The 18-year-old has scored seven goals in 27 appearances this season, demonstrating lots of promise, according to the source, and the Belgian powerhouses are reportedly looking for £25 million for him. They will also likely push for him to finish the season on loan in his current surroundings.
It is believed that Tottenham has set up additional negotiations with Club Brugge because they are aware of other teams interested in signing Nusa. However, any agreement is likely to require Nusa to remain at the Jan Breydel Stadium until the summer because he does not want to depart midway through the season, which will be welcome news to manager Ronny Deila after he caused numerous issues for opponents.
| Antonio Nusa’s statistical averages in the Belgian Pro League this season | |
|---|---|
| Pass success percentage | 81.1 |
| Average match rating | 7.08 |
| Dribbles per game | 2.7 |
| Shots per game | 1.8 |
| Key passes per game | 1.1 |
| Statistics according to WhoScored – Correct as of 23/1/2024 | |
Respected reporter Romano recently revealed to that Spurs have already met twice with the Belgian Pro League powerhouses to discuss the possibility of signing the Norway international before the transfer window closes, but they will wait to make an official bid until they are certain they can reach an agreement.
Due to Nusa’s lack of desire to take on a new challenge at this time and the fact that he still has three and a half years left on his contract, Club Brugge are in a strong negotiation position. This makes Postecoglou’s search for a third signing more difficult before February 1.
Tottenham captain Heung-min Son, who joined the Lilywhites in August 2015 after agreeing to a £22 million transfer from Bayer Leverkusen, would have greater flexibility to operate in the centre of the team’s assault if he went for the left-winger.
Fabrizio Romano – Postecoglou seeking quick resolution to Nusa negotiations
Romano is aware of Tottenham’s desperation to get Nusa because they believe he has a bright future ahead of him and are willing to pay a premium to secure his services. Tottenham is increasing the intensity of their chase because they are afraid of other suitors trying to sign Nusa before them.
The teenager has been identified by Postecoglou as a top target for the last few days of the transfer season, and the Italian reporter knows that Spurs intend to start additional talks with Club Brugge in the coming days.
Romeo stated that:
“They really want him because they believe Antonio Nusa is going to be a special player. He is a special talent in a position where Tottenham need someone for the present and future, so that is why they are pushing.
“They also know that there are other clubs interested in Antonio Nusa, especially in England, so they want to be fast and close the deal as soon as possible.
“Tottenham are going to have new contacts with Club Brugge in the next days again for Nusa. I think this is going to be their big focus in the next days.”
Tottenham braced for another Royal bid
Al-Nassr isn’t giving up on the Tottenham right-back in front of the rapidly approaching deadline, and Premier League Brasil, a South American media site, reports that they will be back with a better offer for Emerson Royal that is close to £30 million.
According to the report, the Saudi Arabian super-spenders are aware that it will be challenging to sign the 25-year-old, who has been in the city since August 2021, after he rubber-stamped a £25.8 million move from Barcelona. This is because he is content in north London, and Spurs do not want to cash in on him midway through the season.
With two and a half years left on his £40,000-per-week contract, Royal is still in a good negotiation position for Tottenham. This makes it tough for Al-Nassr to come to a deal with the transfer window closing in less than two weeks.
Tottenham have ‘eyes open’ for new midfielder as Hojbjerg could leave
Tottenham Hotspur is now searching for a new midfield player, but their options may be limited by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s future.
The Brazilian chose not to push for a transfer even though joining players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane at Al-Awwal Park would have meant lucrative personal terms. As a result, the Lilywhites just turned down a £20 million opening bid.
Since the start of the season, Royal has made eighteen appearances, and Postecoglou has come to rely more and more on him as Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero have been sidelined for periods due to injury and suspension.
