Leicester City has stepped up its interest in Reiss Nelson and has become the most likely club to sign the Arsenal winger.
The Gunners are prepared to cash in on Nelson, who is not currently in their plans for the new campaign.
Nelson has struggled to secure a starting spot at the Emirates for several seasons, and Arsenal is considering removing him from their squad.
The Gunners had hoped he would become a reliable deputy to Bukayo Saka, but he has not impressed when given the opportunity.
This has led Arsenal to reconsider their stance on his future, making him available for transfer.
Nelson also wants to move if it means he will get guaranteed game time, and Fabrizio Romano claims Leicester City is now looking to add him to their squad.
The Foxes have been searching for a wide attacker for some time, and after failing to sign Juventus’ Matias Soule, they have turned their attention to Nelson.
Romano reports that Leicester is close to agreeing on a loan deal with an obligation to buy him in the summer.
Just Arsenal Opinion
Nelson is one of the academy graduates we have given a long time to perform well, and he knows this. Now is the time for him to leave.
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Perhaps he can be a difference maker in keeping Leicester in the PL. Now that he is no longer a youngster, it would be interesting to see if he can further his career aspirations with regular play. Wherever he goes, all the best.
I’d prefer an outright sale to help Arsenal in the transfer market
You’re right that it’s no help to Arsenal in the transfer market but they do seem to be trying to sell several players that aren’t in any particular demand.
In Nelson’s case there doesn’t appear to be a host of clubs knocking at The Emirates door trying to buy him, so I guess we’ll have to take what’s available.