Arsenal and Fulham are in talks over a loan deal with a permanent element for Reiss Nelson, despite the winger travelling to Singapore with the Gunners for pre-season.
Dharmesh Sheth of Sky Sports News reports that though Reiss Nelson is currently training with the Arsenal squad in Singapore, Fulham are continuing to work on a deal to sign the winger.
Talks are ongoing between the two clubs over a loan deal with a permanent element attached, though Sheth doesn’t clarify whether that would be an option or an obligation to buy.
Sami Mokbel of the BBC reported earlier this month that Arsenal had received an approach from Fulham for Nelson’s signing, with the same club having taken the winger on loan in 2024/25.
Mokbel also reported that the move was likely to be another loan move, but that the structure of the deal was still being finalised.
Elsewhere, Tom Canton of Football.London confirmed that Fulham boss Marco Silva is a big fan of Nelson and is in need of signings.
Nelson has a contract until 2027 but with an option to extend to 2028, so he effectively still has three years remaining on his deal.
As mentioned, Nelson spent the 2024/25 season on loan with Fulham, with the hope that he’d find some consistency and raise his value ahead of this summer.
Unfortunately, he spent six months out of action with back-to-back hamstring injuries, with the second of those injuries requiring surgery. A loan with a purchase clause might be the best chance Arsenal have to get a decent fee.