Brentford’s pursuit of Club Brugge striker Antonio Nusa has officially been abandoned after concerns surfaced during his medical examination in January.
The Bees initially had a €30m offer accepted by Club Brugge for the Norwegian forward. However, following medical evaluations, Brentford decided to retract their interest in signing Nusa.
Transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Brentford will not revisit negotiations for Nusa in the upcoming summer transfer window. The deal, which was verbally agreed upon and had progressed to the medical stage in England, ultimately collapsed due to undisclosed issues.
Despite Brentford withdrawing from the pursuit, Nusa has not been left without suitors. Other European clubs, including those from the Premier League, have expressed interest in acquiring the services of the talented forward. Romano’s report suggests that there is renewed enthusiasm among various clubs to secure Nusa’s signature.
Tottenham Hotspur had been actively involved in talks for Nusa’s potential transfer. Initial discussions explored a deal that would have seen the striker remain at Club Brugge until the conclusion of the current season.
Spurs had previously explored signing the Norwegian international in the summer of the previous year, but the deal did not materialize, leaving room for Brentford’s initial approach.
With the collapse of the Brentford deal, Tottenham is now in a position to re-enter negotiations for Nusa. The young striker has showcased his abilities with four goals and three assists in 28 appearances for Club Brugge during the ongoing season. Since joining the Belgian club from Norwegian side Stabaek in the summer of 2021, Nusa has made a total of 64 appearances.
As the summer transfer window approaches, the race to secure Nusa’s signature has intensified, and clubs, including Tottenham, are poised to make their moves for the promising Norwegian talent.