Reiss Nelson’s future remains in doubt as Fulham agree a deal to sign Kevin but Crystal Palace are circling and could offer the player a way out of Arsenal.
Fulham’s move for Reiss Nelson has reportedly stalled, with talks between the club and Arsenal dragging on without agreement.
Fulham reopened discussions last week but the chance of a deal slowed and now looks set to collapse completely. Disagreements over the structure of the transfer caused part of the problem, with Arsenal pushing for a permanent sale and Fulham preferring another loan, potentially with an option to buy.
There were also concerns over Nelson’s fitness.
His previous loan spell at Craven Cottage was ruined by a hamstring injury that kept him out for 28 games, and Fulham wanted assurances he could stay fit across a full season, something no player could give.
The situation was complicated further by Fulham’s interest in other wingers. According to David Ornstein on Sunday morning, Fulham have agreed a deal for Kevin from Shakhtar Donetsk worth €40m+ (with a 25% sell-on), which would seem to put an end to any move for Nelson.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace have been linked with a £15 million move for the 25-year-old, with talks reportedly under way.
With the window closing at 7pm on Monday, Nelson’s future is still unclear.