Aston Villa target may follow Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard - Scandinavian expert
Aston Villa target Antonio Nusa is among several stars of the Norway national team who could be on the move to the Premier League this summer.
The winger, who is being tracked by Unai Emery's Villa, enjoyed an impressive World Cup, which ended at the quarter-final stage on Saturday when they were beaten 2-1 by England.
Stale Solbakken's team put up a tremendous fight and arguably deserved more from the game after taking the lead through Andreas Schjelderup, before they were downed by Jude Bellingham's second in extra-time.
Nusa, Torbjorn Heggem, Alexander Sorloth, Schjelderup and Patrick Berg are all reportedly of interest Premier League clubs this summer, after impressive displays.
And with the cost of Premier League players seemingly rising higher and higher, the talented Norwegians may well prove a cheaper alternative.
Bryan King shares what he's heard on Norwegian talents
Several of the Norway team already play in the Premier League and have made their names there.
Erling Haaland for Manchester City, of course, enjoyed a staggeringly good World Cup and re-affirmed his position among the world's best.
Arsenal's Martin Odegaard, too. The former Real Madrid midfielder cost the Gunners just £30m in 2021 and has since made 234 appearances, captaining his team to the Premier League title in May.
Jorgen Strand Larsen, Oscar Bobb and Sander Berge are among the others to have taken the path, which may become more common.
"You're now looking at Berg, Nusa, Sortloth, Heggum. All players who will obviously, following their performances in the World Cup, be of interest to Premier League clubs, if you've got any sense," King told Football Insider.
"The only problem is these players were scouted early by clubs abroad in Europe. England have had plenty of chance to look at them and see them, especially with the Bodo/Glimt players, who've done very well in the Champions League.
"These players are going to be reasonably priced. They're not going to be overpriced like we've seen here. So I think you're going to get a second generation following that first generation of Norwegian players."
He added: "Norway could certainly be a very interesting ground to provide new players for the Premier League, certainly interesting ones."
Who is most likely to move this summer?
Schjelderup appears to be a Premier League signing waiting to happen.
The 22-year-old enjoyed scored a screamer against England and got three assists in the games prior. His season only really kicked off in February, but he was exceptional for Benfica after that.
The winger is under contract in Portugal for another two years and may be available on a slightly cheaper deal if he opts against signing an extension.
Schjelderup reportedly already has interest from the likes of Tottenham, with a Premier League move looking increasingly likely.