Roma is monitoring Antonio Nusa, the 21-year-old RB Lipsia winger, as a summer transfer prospect, but faces steep competition from England's top clubs. The Norwegian, who can play on either flank, has attracted interest from Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle, Tottenham, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace. Arsenal has reportedly prepared an offer of between 40 and 60 million euros, though Lipsia's valuation stands at 60 million. Liverpool are pursuing him as a potential Mohamed Salah replacement, attempting to overtake Arsenal's interest.
Roma's pursuit has progressed to direct contact with both Lipsia and Nusa's representatives. The player favours a move to Rome and is demanding a salary of 5 million euros per season, with room for negotiation on wages. However, a significant gap exists between Roma and Lipsia over the transfer fee. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is keen to add attacking reinforcements and is reportedly willing to sacrifice midfielder Matías Soulé—who has attracted Premier League attention from Aston Villa—to secure Nusa's signature.
Nusa, who cost Lipsia 22 million euros when signed in 2024, recorded 4 goals and 3 assists across 30 Bundesliga appearances last season. The Nigerian-born Norwegian, who came through Club Bruges before establishing himself as a Champions League prospect, is a regular for his national team. His current market value ranges between 35 and 40 million euros, though Lipsia's asking price is substantially higher.
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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…”
Read the full article in Italian at Roma News.
