Reiss Nelson is keen on a move to West Ham United, with the Hammers looking to get a deal done before their pre-season tour, according to a report.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Reiss Nelson of Arsenal looks on during the UEFA Champions League match between Arsenal FC and RC Lens at Emirates Stadium on November 29, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND: Reiss Nelson of Arsenal looks on during the UEFA Champions League match between Arsenal FC and RC Lens at Emirates Stadium on November 29, 2023. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

West Ham insider ExWHUEmployee reports on their Patreon page that Reiss Nelson is interested in a move to join the Hammers, and he’s made his intention clear to Arsenal.

At this stage, no fee has been agreed, but Nelson is hopeful a deal can be done before West Ham’s pre-season tour of the United States.

West Ham have a friendly on Saturday against Dagenham and Redbridge, after which they’ll head out to the U.S. for a couple of games, starting with Wolves on Saturday, July 27th.

Arsenal's British forward #24 Reiss Nelson eyes the ball during a UEFA Champions League group B football match between PSV Eindhoven and Arsenal FC at the Philips Stadium in Eindhoven, on December 12, 2023. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson eyes the ball during a UEFA Champions League group B football match between PSV Eindhoven and Arsenal FC at the Philips Stadium in Eindhoven, on December 12, 2023. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)

Nelson is a key target for West Ham, according to the same source, though Crystal Palace are also interested in him.

James Benge had previously reported that Nelson favours a move away from Arsenal this summer, with Crystal Palace, West Ham United, and Brighton and Hove Albion all long-term admirers of his.

The player has returned to pre-season training with Arsenal in the meantime, but if reports are to believed, he’s hoping that a transfer elsewhere could be done very soon.

LONDON, ENGLAND: Reiss Nelson of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on August 21, 2023. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND: Reiss Nelson of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on August 21, 2023. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

David Ornstein recently reported for The Athletic that Arsenal are looking for a fee of around £20m including add-ons to sell this summer.

Nelson still has a deal with Arsenal to 2027, with an option to extend to 2028, so there’s no pressure on Arsenal to sell.

Yet it seems the 24-year-old is starting to feel a move might be his best option, having only played 639 minutes for the Arsenal first team in 2023/24.