With a number of Arsenal attackers out due to injury or illness, Reiss Nelson appears set to get more chances after a standout performance against Bournemouth and a solid performance last Thursday against Sporting Lisbon, where SofaScore awarded him a 7.3 out of 10, but he was only given 18 minutes against Fulham
Certainly, the versatile Hale End Graduate will have the opportunity to prove his worth, and if the Bournemouth encounter were the SI Unit, I’m sure he’l impress. But now the issue is for Arsenal: what plans do they have for the 23-year-old, whose contract expires in the summer? As things stand, many of Arsenal’s rivals are considering the attacker as an ideal free transfer. Graeme Bailey believes the only sane thing for Arsenal to do is offer him a new deal and hope he isn’t corrupted with the thought he could go elsewhere and easily be a starter.
“The only thing they can do is offer him a contract. But what they can’t do is offer him guarantees over playing time. That is the main issue Arsenal face. The only thing they can do is offer him a contract. But what they can’t do is offer him guarantees over playing time,” Bailey said on TeamTalk. Of which if Arsenal are not quick about it they may end up strengthening their direct rivals.
As the Pundit went on to add, “I understand nearly half the Premier League have an interest in him, as well as teams abroad. The player is considering his options. Of course he wants to remain at his hometown club. But in reality – and in terms of his future progression – he may very well decide his future lies elsewhere.”
Last season, Nketiah was in the same situation as Nelson is now; the Arsenal attacker was set to be a free agent in the summer, but he managed to play himself into a £100 million-per-week contract. Nelson could also land a rich contract in the future weeks, so keep an eye on him!
Daniel O
CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, please contact us through this link…
WATCH – The Arsenal boss talks about our great game at Fulham, Trossard masterclass, Jesus’ return, and the Arsenal fans..
WATCH EVERY ONE of Mikel Arteta’s and Jonas Eidevall’s Full Press conferences by subscribing to our YouTube Channel – JustArsenalVids
Wow! £100m-per week. Must have been on red hot form
Maybe, but he can’t really bargain because of his injuries. Hopefully he will stay for the challenge
While I believe that Nelson cannot be demanding guaranteed playing time cos of his injuries, I do believe that our Manager’s little rotation will have an effect on his decision. Saka should not play the game against Sporting Lisbon as he needs to rest. Nelson can start that match. We’ve also got Marquinhos who in my eyes has a Saka-esque ceiling. The boy is really talented.
And £100m p/w? Wow. That’s a hell of a lot of money. He must be scoring 10 goals every game
And did he really make that start against Lisbon count ?
Contracts do not include guaranteed playing time, it doesnt work like that. Stupid article. Nelson will be gone, unless a massive change in his circumstances and impact.
While I like Nelson I much prefer ESR.Pity both of them cannot stay fit for long.
And Arsenal know that is a massive problem going forwards.
Spot on! I saw the headline and realised straight away that it was nonsense
Not even SAKA GETS A GUARANTEED PLAYING TIME. NOR SHOULD HE , NOR ANYONE ELSE EITHER.
He still has everything to play for this season. If he continues his form he will be in a position where he is likely to be involved in most matches even if it is not as a starter. It is pretty much the same place Nketiah was last season. If he gets to that position I doubt he will move on as this has been his dream as a kid. If it it does not work out he can always move on later.
he should probably borrow just Martineli’s pen and sign that thing.
£100k per wk I think you want to say? Anyways, just as you said, Arsenal should tie him down with a new contract. He is a good squad player. He will always have a playing time. What makes a team strong is a strong bench. Check out MC. He should be reminded that it’s not always greener and easier elsewhere.
Hope the kid stays he’s one of our own, £100, 000 a week is not bad but a little below would be more practical.
Reiss is suspect to injury and lacks football intelligence ??
Bring on Folarin for pre-season and evaluate him..
In this team , he performs he has a slot. If not then no slot. That is how the current management seems to work with players.
So asking for guaranteed slot is irrelevant as that doesn’t exist for anybody
If Mikel Arteta and Edu are trying to build an Arsenal squad to compete in all competitions, including Europe, why would Reiss Nelson be sold.
A Hale End graduate, now injury free, only 23, with plenty of scope for improvement and performing well enough to be considered for a starting spot in the team currently leading the EPL. How much would Arsenal have to pay for an equivalent replacement?