Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the future of Reiss Nelson, revealing that the player has agreed to a deal with Arsenal. Having played a significant role as a substitute last season, Arsenal is now focused on securing Nelson’s long-term commitment.
While the negotiations haven’t been straightforward, there has been a recent breakthrough, and reports suggest that both the player and the club have reached a verbal agreement. However, it’s worth noting that Nelson has not yet put pen to paper, which has left Arsenal somewhat uneasy.
Aware of the interest from various clubs looking to tempt Nelson away from the Emirates, Arsenal is keen to avoid any potential suitors offering more enticing terms to the talented winger. It is crucial for Arsenal to finalise the contract swiftly to secure Nelson’s future at the club and ward off any external competition.
Romano says they want him to sign soon. He tweeted:
“Arsenal have reached full agreement with Reiss Nelson over new long term deal, as revealed weeks ago — player verbally agreed, here we go #AFC
“It will be valid until 2027 with an option for a further season.
“Club waiting for Reiss to sign asap to avoid new bids from other clubs.”
Just Arsenal Opinion
We left it very late before offering a new deal to Nelson and must be prepared for the consequences.
Until he signs on the dotted line, nothing is assured for us and we must keep communicating with his camp to ensure no surprises happen.
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If he stays, good, if not, so be it. He has not all of a sudden become a big loss. He is a fair back up player, but is he really going to challenge for a first 11 spot or give us a tactical switch? I don’t think so.
It could be Nelson is delaying to extend because he wants assurance from Arteta he’ll give him regular playing time next season. But which Arteta refused to guarantee him.
Should this be the case, I urge Nelson to sign to extend his staying at Arsenal to a new term. And allow his form if it becomes consistently at top form level when he’s given the chance to start/play guaranteed him the regular playing time that he’s sorting after.
Or is he trying to do an Nkethia to Arsenal by squeezing out more money from the club before he’ll sign?
SAA, it is difficult to show form if you are given rare playing minutes. Nelson’s stats for minutes played were good last season, yet Arteta appeared to ignore him.
From Arsenal’s perspective, they hopefully offer Reiss Nelson what he is worth, compared to a comparable player in the market, taking into account Arsenal have no transfer fee to pay.
£100k p/w and a £5m signing bonus. Seems a little steep for a bit part player but there’s obviously a great player in there and it’s good to keep the arsenal DNA strong.
I’ve always loved Nelson. Really hope he comes good.