Reiss Nelson would prefer to remain in London this summer, amid Fulham’s talks to sign him and their recent competing bids for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Kevin.
Simon Collings reports for Standard Sport that Reiss Nelson is looking for a new club for the 2025/26 campaign, and his preference is believed to be staying in London.
Fulham have shown an interest in the Arsenal winger, and the player would be happy to return to the club after his loan spell last season. For Arsenal’s part, the Gunners are open to offers.
Yet Fulham have also shown a recent desire to sign Shakhtar Donetsk winger Kevin, albeit that their bids have been unsuccessful so far.
Fabrizio Romano reported on August 6th that Shakhtar had rejected an initial bid of €30m (£25.9m) plus add-ons, with the total package close to €40m (£34.5m).
Romano then added on August 10th that Fulham had made a new offer of €37m (£32m) plus add-ons, but again Shakhtar are insisting on €50m (£43.2m) for the player.
As long as Fulham remain in the race for Kevin, and as long as Shakhtar push the price up, it becomes increasingly unlikely the club will also be willing to pay up for Nelson. But perhaps if the Kevin deal falls apart, Nelson’s move will become a higher priority transfer.
Nelson remains with Arsenal for the time being, taking part in the first-team media day on Tuesday. The winger made a few appearances in pre-season, though he’s been somewhat sidelined since Noni Madueke’s inclusion.