According to Sunday’s newspapers, Arsenal are making the strongest push to sign RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa in January, with The Sun reporting that the Gunners are leading the pursuit.
Nusa’s Winger Race
Winter window interest in Nusa is focused on a move to England, with Arsenal reportedly moving ahead of other clubs pursuing him.
Chelsea’s Behind-Closed-Doors Defeat
Chelsea lost 2-0 in a behind-closed-doors friendly to Championship side Portsmouth on Saturday afternoon. The Blues were playing a low-key fixture as they prepare for the return of the Premier League.
Leoni’s Move to Juventus
Giovanni Leoni is being chased by Juventus, per Gazzetta dello Sport, with the Italian giants having set their sights on the young full-back.
Manchester City’s Property Deal
Manchester council gave City owners ‘sweetheart’ property deal, according to The Times. The arrangement drew attention for its generous terms.
Floods Force Barcelona Training Off
After cancelling training due to flood fears, Barcelona have been forced to give some of their big name stars a day off. The club had to call off sessions.
Rollercoaster Stadium Plans
FC Sion, the Swiss football club, have shown off bold new plans for their stadium, including a huge rollercoaster, according to The Sun. The scheme is striking, although little information has been given about it so far.
Endrick’s January Loan Bid
According to Corriere dello Sport, Roma are looking to bring Brazil forward Endrick to the club on loan from Real Madrid in the upcoming January window.
Boxing’s Fury Family Feud
John Fury called out his brother Peter for being a ‘cockroach’ after his estranged brother joined Anthony Joshua’s camp ahead of the Briton’s showdown with his son Tyson in December. The feud is now public, with words exchanged between the brothers.
| Story | Source |
|---|---|
| Arsenal chase Nusa | The Sun |
| Chelsea lose to Portsmouth | Daily Mail |
| Juventus chase Leoni | Gazzetta dello Sport |
| City’s property deal | The Times |
| Barcelona cancel training | The Sun |
| Sion’s stadium plans | The Sun |
| Roma chase Endrick | Corriere dello Sport |
| Fury feud with Peter | Daily Mail |
The most significant part of the news concerns transfer stories, and Arsenal’s pursuit of Nusa stands out as the clearest lead among them.
Source material: “Papers: Arsenal leading race for winger Nusa,” Sky Sports.
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