Reiss Nelson is set to stay at Arsenal after a long talk with the club. He is passionate about the club. Arsenal have tabled a lengthy proposal to a winger being courted by several Premier League clubs. He is all set to sign a 4 year extension at the Emirates.
What does the future hold for Arsenal and Reiss Nelson
Nelson’s current deal expires at the end of June. He rejected two offers from the Gunners to extend his contract. However, as reported by The Athletic, the winger is now close to agreeing a new deal. It is despite interest from Brighton and AC Milan. In that scenario, the Daily Mail reported a host of Premier League clubs including West Ham, Aston Villa, Fulham and Brighton will gladly pounce
The most memorable of those came earlier this season when he scored a dramatic late winner. It came after coming off the bench in Arsenal’s 3-2 success against Bournemouth. Nelson has featured frequently as a substitute in recent games for Arsenal. Although he missed the defeat to Nottingham Forest due to illness.
Clearly, Arsenal have trust in the winger despite his lack of appearances this season. And the fact he was loaned out to Feyenoord last term. Romano claims the decision is now “up to the player”, though Arsenal have certainly gone big in their efforts to retain Nelson.
Nelson clearly has all the tools to become a real threat for the Gunners. Though injury and the presence of Bukayo Saka have restricted his opportunities thus far. But with a 1st return to the Champions League since 2017 on the horizon, Mikel Arteta needs reliable strength in depth.
Arsenal, who missed out on the Premier League title to Manchester City. They will conclude their campaign on Sunday with a home game against Wolves.
