Antonio Nusa to Arsenal? €70m star responds to transfer speculation
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has responded to his side's interest in Antonio Nusa, while he has confirmed that he wants to stay at the club despite rumours suggesting that he could leave next year.
The 27-year-old’s current contract at the Emirates Stadium is due to expire in 2028 and recent transfer rumours have hinted that he would be open to joining Bayern Munich amid reported interest from Vincent Kompany’s side.
However, it’s understood that Arsenal are eager to finalise fresh terms with Odegaard before the end of the 2026-27 campaign, and the Norway midfielder has now confirmed that he wants to stay with the north London giants for the foreseeable future.
“We haven't talked about it much,” Odegaard told TV2 when asked about the prospect of signing a contract extension at Arsenal while on international duty.
“First and foremost, the focus is now on what's happening on the pitch, so everyone knows the situation around. I'm happy and hope I can be there for a long time to come, but so far we haven't started on that.
“There is no stress about it. I am where I am, and I am super happy with it. Things are going well, and it is not something I am stressed about.
“As I said, I want to be there for a long time to come. I am enjoying myself a lot.”
Antonio Nusa to join Arsenal?
Meanwhile, Odegaard refused to fuel speculation linking his Norway team-mate Antonio Nusa with a move to Arsenal next year.
The RB Leipzig winger has 14 goal contributions in 15 games this season, and his form has alerted Arsenal, who have earmarked him as a possible target for 2027 amid their well-documented pursuit of a new left winger to challenge Christos Tzolis for a starting XI berth.
When asked which Norway player he would like to join Arsenal next year, amid interest in Nusa, Odegaard replied with a smile: “I can see you're trying to get some big headlines here. So, no comment.”
Meanwhile, FootballTransfers understands that Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior remains firmly on Arsenal’s radar as a possible alternative to Nusa.
The Brazil attacker signed a new long-term contract at the Bernabeu this summer, however the recent form of Yan Diomande has raised questions over his future at the club, and it’s understood that a sale could feasibly be sanctioned if a suitable offer is submitted.
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