Roma are monitoring Antonio Nusa, the RB Leipzig winger, as a potential summer target, but face significant competition from English clubs and a substantial asking price. The Norwegian, 21, has emerged as one of several options under review by Roma's sporting director, with contacts established between the club and Leipzig. Nusa is valued at between 35 and 40 million euros on the market, though Leipzig's asking price has been reported as high as 60 million euros.
Arsenal have been tracking Nusa for several weeks and reportedly have a 40 million euro offer ready, but Liverpool, Tottenham, Newcastle, Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace are all monitoring the situation. On 24 July, it was reported that Roma had opened initial contact with Nusa's representatives; the player is interested in joining but has demanded a salary of 5 million euros per season. By 27 July, Roma continued working on a deal and Nusa had opened the door to the transfer, though Leipzig maintains the player remains very important to them, with a large valuation gap between the two clubs. As of 2 August, Nusa had expressed his wish to leave Leipzig, but the operation remains complicated for Roma given Leipzig's 60 million euro demand.
Nusa was signed by Leipzig for 22 million euros in 2024 and has established himself as a key player in Bundesliga, scoring 4 goals and providing 3 assists in 30 appearances last season. A versatile winger capable of playing on both flanks, he is a regular for Norway's national team and has built a reputation for pace and pressing intensity.
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Manu Koné has become the center of transfer speculation after impressing at the World Cup with France, where he delivered commanding midfield performances that caught the attention of multiple Premier League clubs. Both outlets confirm Roma have set a €50 million floor for any sale, with the club determined to retain their midfielder given the scarcity of comparable talent. Forza Roma reports that concrete bids have not yet materialized, though Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal are all monitoring the situation. Previously, Atlético Madrid tabled a €43 million offer that Koné himself rejected, and Inter made enquiries last year that Roma dismissed. One Forza Roma report notes Roma are now demanding at least €10 million more than the initial floor as Koné's profile rises. The second outlet provides match details, highlighting Koné's dominant display in France's 2–0 victory over Morocco, where he achieved 92% pass completion and won 100% of his tackles. Teammate Rabiot praised their partnership as "devastating." French media assessments described Koné as omnipresent and complete. Owner Dan Friedkin retains the final decision on any departure.
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“La Roma inizia a pianificare il futuro e il nome di Antonio Nusa è uno dei profili monitorati per il prossimo mercato estivo. L’esterno norvegese del RB Lipsia piace per caratteristiche e duttilità, e la dirigenza giallorossa ne sta seguendo da vicino l’evoluzione in Bundesliga. Di seguito tutti…”
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