Arteta planned to loan Nelson – here’s why he didn’t
Mikel Arteta says Reiss Nelson convinced Arsenal not to loan him this summer, with the winger wanting to fight for his place in the team.
Mikel Arteta says Reiss Nelson convinced Arsenal not to loan him this summer, with the winger wanting to fight for his place in the team.
Two Arsenal players returned from injury with the u23s over the weekend, and one more during the week before the Rapid Vienna game.
Reiss Nelson scored on his return from injury for the u23s on Saturday, in another poor day for the academy sides on an overall basis.
Multiple Premier League clubs hold an interest in taking Reiss Nelson or Emile Smith Rowe on loan this season, but they’re likely to stay at Arsenal.