Arsenal are reportedly hopeful that Reiss Nelson will accept a new contract and stay at the Emirates Stadium beyond the end of the season.
According to The Times, Arsenal want Reiss Nelson to put pen to paper on a new deal.
The 23-year-old winger is out of contract at the Gunners at the end of the season.
The report had claimed that the youngster has tuned down “Arsenal’s offer of a new contract beyond this summer”.
However, the Gunners have not given up on the prospect of changing the mind of the winger, described as “really powerful and fast” by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta in Football.London in December 2022.
The Times have claimed that Arsenal “are hopeful” that Nelson “will sign a short-term deal”.
Reiss Nelson should leave Arsenal
In our view, Reiss Nelson should leave Arsenal for good and find a new club where he would grow and develop.
Yes, Arsenal are one of the biggest clubs in the world and are a global brand.
And the Gunners have finished second in the Premier League table this season.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is taking the club to a new level, and it is a very exciting time to be at the Emirates Stadium.
However, Nelson is not getting much playing time at Arsenal.
The 23-year-old winger has made 10 substitute appearances in the Premier League for Arsenal.
Nelson has made four starts and two substitute appearances in the UEFA Europa League for the Gunners this campaign.
The winger has scored three goals and given two assists in those games.
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