Erling Haaland issued Antonio Nusa plea as Liverpool transfer option emerges
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool has been linked with a transfer for RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa as an alternative to Yan Diomande, with Erling Haaland already making his thoughts clear on the Norway starErling Haaland has already given his thoughts on Liverpool transfer target Antonio Nusa(Image: (Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images))Manchester City star Erling Haaland has previously praised "fantastic" Antonio Nusa but called for him to be protected, with the youngster now linked with a transfer to Liverpool.The 21-year-old RB Leipzig and Norway ace has emerged as an option to join the Reds, with the recruitment team keen to further strengthen the wide areas during the transfer window.Some work has already been done to help facilitate that, with Victor Munoz joining Liverpool after the Merseyside club triggered the release clause in the Spaniard's deal at Osasuna. While he will provide some pace and promise for the future, Andoni Iraola is still looking for a superstar who can take the team forward, and all focus was set on Yan Diomande.The 19-year-old's preference to joining PSG has forced Liverpool to change strategy, despite several attempts to land the Ivory Coast international over the course of the transfer window so far.Bradley Barcola remains a target, but Nusa is the latest to be linked with a switch to Anfield.
The forward has shown plenty of quality at the World Cup, featuring for Norway alongside Erling Haaland, and now a historic clash with Brazil awaits in the round of 16.While Nusa is in full flow now, it was only two years ago that Haaland was calling for the young winger to be protected after he burst onto the scene, believing he needed time to grow and develop even further.Speaking back in 2024, Haaland said on Nusa: "He's fantastic. So it is important to take care of him and not hype him too much, even though he is a great talent.Erling Haaland has been full of praise for Antonio Nusa(Image: (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images))"It is important to leave him alone and give him the opportunity to develop."It shows just how highly thought of the Norway winger is, and has been.
It's something Liverpool could certainly tap into, if the club manages to pull off a deal in the transfer market.In the time since, Nusa has certainly needed that protection to help him push forward, not least due to a few injury issues he has picked up along the way.The winger was close to a Premier League move in the past, with Brentford almost completing the signing of the youngster, but a failed medical kept him from completing the switch to the Premier League.Chelsea were also seemingly keen on a move, but never went through with one, potentially handing Liverpool a chance to finally secure the winger the team needs for the long-term future of the forward ranks.Nusa's injury issues have eased since a knee problem he picked up in 2025, with last season seeing him miss just three games for RB Leipzig after suffering from an ankle concern and an elbow fracture.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCErling Haaland