Arsenal are preparing to launch an opening bid for Antonio Nusa, reports claim. The Gunners are rumoured to have identified RB Leipzig’s Norway star as an ideal addition to their attack amid new injuries to the likes of Christos Tzolis and Kai Havertz.
According to Fussball News in Germany, Arsenal are plotting an offer for Nusa believed to be worth €40m (£34m). However, Leipzig - who are extremely reluctant to lose the player in January - would apparently demand up to €65m (£55m). Tottenham, Aston Villa and Newcastle are also said to be interested in Nusa, along with Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus, Napoli and Roma.
Chelsea lead race for Alex Scott
Chelsea are leading the race to sign Alex Scott. The Daily Telegraph reports that the Blues, who had a bid rejected for the midfielder by Bournemouth in the summer, are ahead of Arsenal and Liverpool in their pursuit of the England star, who made his first senior international start against Croatia earlier this week.
Football Insider claims that Chelsea will face competition from Real Madrid for Scott. The Bournemouth midfielder was the subject of a failed bid from the Blues in the summer, but remained on the Dorset coast after the September deadline. He is now interesting Arsenal, Liverpool and Madrid after making his first senior start for England against Croatia.
Man Utd boost and Liverpool plot Van de Ven move
Manchester United have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of David Raum as they also eye Igor Matanovic and Adrien Truffert. Liverpool are also rumoured to be plotting a shock swoop for Tottenham captain Micky van de Ven and Mexico wonderkid Gilberto Mora.
Liverpool are plotting a sensational move for Tottenham captain Micky van de Ven, according to reports. The Reds are known to be admirers of the Dutch defender, whom Spurs appointed as their new skipper in the summer to replace departed centre-back partner Cristian Romero. Per Football Insider, Liverpool plan to launch a swoop for Van de Ven either in January or next summer, with Manchester United now also said to have made him their top defensive target. However, Tottenham apparently will not entertain any offers for the former Wolfsburg star, who only signed a bumper new contract in August that is valid until 2031.
Spurs learn Parrott decision and Liverpool braced for Leoni interest
Tottenham have been issued a hands-off warning by Real Betis in their pursuit of Troy Parrott. Estadio Deportivo claims that the La Liga side will not entertain any approaches for the Ireland striker, previously of Spurs, despite his £85million release clause in his contract. Parrott is a new signing in Seville, having joined from AZ Alkmaar in the summer.
Liverpool are bracing for fresh bids for Giovanni Leoni as Juventus have reportedly identified the player as an alternative to targets at Chelsea and Arsenal. Italian centre-back Leoni signed for the Reds from Parma last summer in a £26m deal, but has made just one first-team appearance after rupturing his ACL on debut against Southampton in the Carabao Cup at Anfield last September. He is finally thought to be closing in on a return to play, though, with reports suggesting he could feature for Liverpool after the international break.
