In addition to new signings, we were anticipating some of Arsenal’s fringe players to leave this summer. Nuno Tavares (loan), Albert Sambi Lokonga (loan), and Emile Smith Rowe have all departed, but there are more expected departures on the horizon.
It’s likely that players such as Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson will also be leaving. Both Nelson and Nketiah are exceptional players, yet their potential buyers appear unwilling to meet the asking price. Now it appears that Nelson might have a chance to find a new team soon where he can secure regular playing time, which would be excellent for him.
Apparently Leicester remains interested in Nelson following the failed Adam Hlozek deal, as reported by the Telegraph’s John Percy. It looks like the Foxes might finally be ready to meet Nelson’s asking price, but there seems to be a problem with the deal. The Steve Cooper-led team views the winger’s weekly salary of approximately £120,000 as a significant obstacle to pursuing his deal.
The ball is surely in the Hale End Graduate’s court; he ought to consider the option of taking a pay cut to pursue his passion or sticking at the Emirates and continuing to pocket a lucrative salary.
That said, Percy doesn’t fail to mention that Arsenal might consider keeping Reiss Nelson if he doesn’t find a suitable destination this summer. What do you think?
Daniel O
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We need to leave. It’s better for all parties, but the salary must be reduced!
I’m not sure how you can do that though. It’s up to the player to decide if he wants to take a voluntary pay cut to get regular football elsewhere and, if so, how much of a cut. Arsenal can’t force him – it’s in his contract.
This does illustrate again (if it’s needed) the various problems that Arsenal have got themselves in with trying to sell players, which most people agree now that they must do. For example, Eddie and Nelson are on a combined wage reported to be about £220,000 a week – and they’re just bit players in reality. Add to that Arsenal’s intransigence over refusing to reduce the fee for Eddie (and Ramsdale apparently) and you can’t really wonder why we’ve not sold anyone since ESR.
No need to take a lesser bid just cause the agent are greedy and we agree. as said if he is not satisfied with being fring, agree 50% wage cut and get minutes, if not let em rot. sick of all players are sold for peanuts!
Exceptional is a bit over hyped
Yes, don’t quite know where Daniel O got the exceptional from, a good player for a lower prem team or championship team if he decides he wants to play each week rather than kicking his heels for another season with us.