August 28th 2024.
It seems that Mikel Arteta and Arsenal are on the lookout for a new winger as the summer transfer window draws to a close. The Gunners currently have top-notch wingers such as Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Leandro Trossard, but they are still eager to add another option to their roster.
On Wednesday night, Arsenal announced that Fabio Vieira has been loaned out to Porto for the season, but it seems that they still need to create more space in the squad. According to The Telegraph, Arsenal is interested in signing a new winger before the window shuts, but there is one condition - they need to offload some players first.
One player that has been put up for sale is Reiss Nelson, who has been linked to several Premier League clubs including Fulham, West Ham, and Leicester City. If he is sold in a permanent deal, it could potentially free up enough room for Arsenal to bring in a new winger.
Nelson, who came through Arsenal's academy, has yet to establish himself as a regular starter for the team. He has spent time on loan at Hoffenheim and Feyenoord, but former Arsenal striker Alan Smith believes that he needs to be playing consistently to reach his full potential.
From Arsenal's perspective, selling academy players like Nelson can be advantageous as they can command good fees and are seen as pure profit due to their development within the club. Nelson has made 90 appearances for Arsenal, scoring eight goals and providing nine assists. He was even awarded Arsenal's Goal of the Season in 2022-23 for his last-minute winner against AFC Bournemouth.
If Nelson does end up leaving the club, he could potentially link up with his former Arsenal teammate Emile Smith Rowe at Fulham. In the meantime, Arsenal fans can stay updated on all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for updates and agreeing to the site's privacy policy.
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