Arsenal were confident that they would add Vinicius Junior to their squad and were ready to break their wage structure to secure his signature, but the Brazilian has now turned them down. He is one of the biggest superstars the game has ever produced, and Arsenal were sure they would sign him.
Arsenal turn to Nusa
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However, that has not happened, and the Gunners were looking to sign Antonio Nusa as an alternative. The Norway star is a key player for RB Leipzig and would have even more time to play now that the Germans have sold Yan Diomande.
That situation could also be the reason Nusa does not leave the club. RB Leipzig have already lost an important player, and they may now be reluctant to allow another key member of their squad to depart during the same transfer window.
[Nettavisen](https://www.nettavisen.no/sport/spar-overgangsdrama-pa-de-norske-vm-heltene/s/5-95-3183752) says that despite the strong interest in his signature from Arsenal and other clubs, Nusa is set to stay at RB Leipzig this season, as the German club now want to keep him in their squad.
Leipzig determined to keep Nusa
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After losing Diomande, RB Leipzig believe they could be in serious trouble if they also allow Nusa to leave. The club therefore appear ready to make the winger an important part of their plans for the coming campaign.
Nusa could now have an even greater role at Leipzig, particularly with Diomande no longer available. His importance to the team may increase, giving the club another reason to resist interest from Arsenal and other sides.
For Arsenal, the situation represents another setback in their efforts to strengthen the wide areas of their attack. After missing out on Vinicius, the Gunners had identified Nusa as an alternative, but Leipzig’s decision could make that move difficult.
Arsenal may therefore need to consider other options if Nusa remains unavailable. While the Norway international remains a player of interest, Leipzig’s determination to retain him means the Gunners could struggle to secure his signature this summer.