In an exclusive update, Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Leicester City have opened talks with Arsenal to secure Reiss Nelson on a loan deal with an obligation to buy. The Foxes are optimistic about convincing the winger to join, given his previous work with Steve Cooper.
Leicester City Pursue Arsenal Winger Reiss Nelson
🚨🔵 EXCLUSIVE: Leicester City open talks with Arsenal for Reiss Nelson.
Loan deal with obligation to buy, in talks over financial terms with Arsenal.
Leicester, confident they can persuade Nelson if the clubs come to terms as he previously worked with Steve Cooper. pic.twitter.com/9F8VGpMgau
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 24, 2024
Leicester City’s Interest in Reiss Nelson
The 24-year-old winger, who has been part of Arsenal’s setup since his youth days, is seen as a key target for the Foxes. Nelson’s career at Arsenal has been a mix of promising performances and limited opportunities.
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Last season, he made 15 Premier League appearances without any goal contributions, mostly coming off the bench to replace Gunners’ talisman Bukayo Saka.
Leicester, currently under Cooper’s guidance, believes that the winger’s familiarity with the manager from their time at the England youth levels can be a pivotal factor in securing his services.
Financial Terms and Deal Structure
As per Romano, the proposed deal between the clubs involves an initial loan with an obligation to buy. This structure allows the newly promoted side to manage their budget while ensuring they can secure Nelson’s talents long-term if he performs well. Arsenal, on the other hand, can potentially secure a future transfer fee while providing Nelson with regular first-team football.
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Impact on Arsenal
While Nelson’s potential move to Leicester could signify the end of his Arsenal journey, it leaves Mikel Arteta with an important decision to make. The Spanish manager and the club hierarchy would now look to find a replacement to bolster the right flank and provide support to Bukayo Saka.
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The North London side would also be losing a homegrown player, meaning they would have to look elsewhere to meet the Premier League quota for a minimum number of homegrown players in the squad.
For Nelson, who was once deemed “important”, it represents a chance to reignite his career with regular first-team football. For Arsenal, it offers a pathway to secure a transfer fee while allowing a homegrown talent the opportunity to flourish.
