Tottenham in talks over third January transfer in bid to beat Chelsea to ‘one of Europe’s most exciting young talents’

TOTTENHAM have held talks with Club Brugge over a possible move for Norwegian wonderkid Antonio Nusa.

The 18-year-old has been labelled “one of Europe’s most exciting young talents”, with Chelsea also said to be interested.

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The 18-year-old has been tipped as ‘one of Europe’s most exciting young talents’[/caption]

Spurs have joined the transfer race for Nusa who the Belgian giants are demanding £25million for.

The deal must include a guarantee that he stays in North London for the rest of the season.

Brugge rejected a £23m offer from Chelsea on deadline day in the summer.

But any possible switch could see Nusa loaned back to the Belgian side – in a similar manner to the previous signings of Destiny Udogie and Pape Matar Sarr.

Both those players were signed by Udinese and Metz respectively then farmed straight back to the selling club.

And now they are starting regularly in the first-team – and that would be the long-term hope for winger Nusa.

Born in the southern village of Langhus, Nusa came through at Oslo outfit Stabaek before joining Brugge in 2021.

Despite his tender years, he has already racked up 52 appearances for Brugge and scored five goals – and has played in the Champions League.

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He also has four caps for his country and one goal, in a squad that also includes Oscar Bobb, Martin Odegaard and, of course, Erling Haaland.

Spurs were tracking Nusa in the summer, along with Brentford, but are now ready to act to beat rivals to one of Europe’s most exciting young talents.

But Spurs will not just face London rivals Chelsea as clubs across Europe are reportedly interested in the youngster.

Ange Postecoglou is keen to bolster his frontline in the January transfer window.

He has already recruited ex-Chelsea striker Timo Werner on loan from RB Leipzig earlier this month.

And they have also signed centre-back Radu Dragusin on loan from Genoa.