Reiss Nelson is set to join West Ham United. Arsenal are ready to sell, with Fulham also interested in the winger.
Reiss Nelson is ready to join West Ham United amid interest from the London side, according to Give Me Sport. Fulham are also keen on the winger, with Arsenal ready to sell the home-grown player this summer and take his £100,000-a-week wages off their books.
Reiss Nelson opens to West Ham
Reiss Nelson could leave Arsenal on a high this summer as Mikel Arteta may have conceded defeat in his attempt to develop the winger. The homegrown star signed a new deal last summer that will see him earn wages of around £100,000-a-week and the Gunners are in a good position to negotiate with suitors.
Despite showing flashes of his talent, Nelson never convinced Arteta that he was an absolute player to rely on in games. As a result, Bukayo Saka played more minutes than necessary as the coach refrained from playing Nelson in last season’s games.
With his domestic status also playing a role, Arsenal will demand £20m or more for Nelson in the current window. The Gunners will benefit greatly from such a sale as West Ham have shown an interest in signing the winger this window. The player appears to be open to the switch.
Nelson would prefer to stay in London if he were to leave Arsenal, and with his place under Arteta in jeopardy, he would be wise to leave. The Hammers could open talks with the Gunners over a fee for the winger, although it remains to be seen whether they can afford to pay his £100,000-a-week wages.
Fulham impressed with Nelson
Nelson may be keen to stay in London and luckily there are clubs keeping an eye on things. Fulham have been among those wanting the winger, while Crystal Palace are also in the mix after selling Michael Olise to Bayern Munich. However, the interest from the Cottagers is what could prove to be of interest to Nelson, who could have a starting role at the club should he decide to join Marco Silva’s side.
As it turns out, West Ham may have the upper hand, given that they may have already made moves behind the scenes. Meanwhile, Fulham’s interest may see some solidification. It seems certain that Arsenal are very open to selling Nelson for the right price.