Tottenham looking to close deal for superstar wonderkid within days, following fresh talks: report

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou, applauds the fans after defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur at American Express Community Stadium on December 28, 2023 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
Ange Postecoglou could see his Spurs squad strengthened in January (Image credit: Getty Images)

Tottenham are ready to boost their side by signing a new wonderkid as part of their January recruitment drive.

Spurs have already wrapped up some major transfer deals this month with both defender Radu Dragusin and ex-Chelsea forward Timo Werner bolstering Ange Postecoglou’s squad in January.

Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano believes the North London side are aiming to swiftly conclude a deal for the highly rated 18-year-old Norwegian international in the coming days.

Tottenham' transfer target Nusa Antonio forward of Club Brugge during the Belgian Croky Cup match between KAA Gent and Club Brugge on January 16, 2024

Nusa Antonio could be set to leave Club Brugge for Spurs (Image credit: Getty Images)

According to Romano, negotiations between the two sides over the forward are still ongoing, with ‘new contacts’ expected imminently ahead of the transfer deadline next week.

But Spurs fans may not see an immediate impact from Nusa, with Romano also reporting that he wants to remain in Belgium until the end of the season - meaning Spurs may loan the winger back to Brugge.

Tottenham may need to part company with around £25 million to secure Nusa’s signature and fend off competition from other top clubs across Europe, with the Lilywhites keen to get a deal struck quickly.

At 18, Nusa would certainly be a signing for the future for Postecoglou, with his pace and trickery making him a potential long-term successor to club captain Son Heung-min.

The Norwegian wonderkid, valued at £14.5m according to Transfermarkt, first came to prominence in September 2022, when he became the youngest debutant goalscorer in Champions League history during a 4-0 win over Porto.

His arrival is expected to be the final incoming for Tottenham in the January window, however outgoings could yet follow with Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Nassr targeting defender Emerson Royal, according to Sky Sports.

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Jack Lacey-Hatton
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Jack has worked as a sports reporter full-time since 2021. He previously worked as the Chief Women’s Football Writer at the Mirror, covering the England Women’s national team and the Women’s Super League. Jack has reported on a number of major sporting events in recent years including the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup on the ground in Australia. When not writing about the game, he can often spotted playing at a pitch somewhere in the west London area.