Roma open Nusa talks after Summerville snub but Leipzig demand big fee
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AS Roma have opened negotiations with RB Leipzig for forward Nusa after missing out on Summerville, but Leipzig are demanding a significant fee.
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Attributed to original sourceIl Corriere dello Sport claims that Roma have opened talks with Antonio Nusa’s entourage, but even if RB Leipzig are open to selling, they won’t listen to offers below €55m.
Roma are still looking for attacking reinforcements after Crysencio Summerville decided to join Simone Inzaghi’s Al-Hilal rather than the Giallorossi.
Roma in talks with Nusa after Summerville snub Roma had reached an agreement with both the player and West Ham, but Al-Hilal surpassed the Giallorossi with a massive €80m bid for the English club plus €15m per season for the Dutch winger.
Both Corriere dello Sport and Gazzetta report that Norway international Nusa is now the Giallorossi’s main target in attack, even if the Serie A side must cope with RB Leipzig’s financial demands.
Both newspapers claim that the German side is open to discussing the winger’s sale, but only for €55m-€60m.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY – MAY 17: Antonio Nusa of RB Leipzig runs during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and VfB Stuttgart at Red Bull Arena on May 17, 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images) According to Corriere dello Sport, the Giallorossi director Tony D’Amico has now opened talks with Nusa’s entourage, but the biggest obstacle remains to lower Leipzig’s demands.
Other players on the Giallorossi’s agenda are Diego Moreira and Nusa’s compatriot Andreas Schjelderup.
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What happened
Roma have shifted their transfer focus to RB Leipzig's Nusa after being snubbed by Summerville. The Italian club has initiated talks with Leipzig, but the Bundesliga side is holding out for a substantial transfer fee, potentially complicating the deal. The pursuit of Nusa signals Roma's continued search for attacking reinforcements during the window, with Leipzig in a strong negotiating position given the player's contract situation and the seller's market dynamics.
Chance analysis
Roma's pivot to Nusa after losing out on Summerville shows urgency in the attacking market. Leipzig's hardline fee demand tests Roma's budget flexibility and could push the deal toward deadline pressure, where leverage shifts. If completed, Nusa would add a different profile to Roma's frontline, but the fee structure will determine whether this strengthens depth meaningfully or strains Financial Fair Play considerations.
Roma's attack could be boosted if the Nusa deal completes, but Leipzig's high fee demand creates uncertainty around whether the transfer will materialize in time.
Monitor Roma's attacking reinforcements; Nusa signing would alter their tactical options but Leipzig's high asking price may delay or derail the move.