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Crystal Palace are in negotiations with Arsenal to sign winger Reiss Nelson in a deal worth around £15 million, according totalkSPORT.
The 25-year-old Arsenal academy graduate, who has struggled to secure consistent minutes at the Emirates, could be set for a fresh start across London at Selhurst Park before the transfer window closes.
Nelson spent last season on loan at Fulham, but a hamstring injury cut his campaign short after just 13 appearances. With Arsenal strengthening their attack this summer through the arrivals of Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze, the winger has slipped further down Mikel Arteta’s pecking order.
Palace, who lost Eze to Arsenal in a £67.5 million deal earlier this month, have identified Nelson as a key target as they look to reinforce their forward options. The Eagles have already agreed a £19.9 million move for Villarreal winger Yeremy Pino, signalling an ambitious end to the window under manager Oliver Glasner.
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Nelson has made 90 appearances for Arsenal since his debut in 2017, with only 35 of those being starts. Injuries and fierce competition have stunted his progress, though he remains best remembered at the Emirates for his dramatic stoppage-time winner against Bournemouth in 2023.
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Arsenal are open to selling Nelson, with his £100,000-per-week wages and two years left on his contract making the £15m deal an attractive piece of business. As a homegrown player, his sale would be recorded as pure profit under Premier League financial regulations.
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“Palace are in talks with Nelson’s representatives, and a deal could be finalised soon,” reported talkSPORT’s Alex Crook. “This move could be perfect for Nelson to showcase the talent that made him a standout youth prospect.”
For Palace, the push for Nelson and Pino comes ahead of their Europa Conference League qualifier against Fredrikstad on Thursday, with Glasner keen to strengthen his squad after expressing frustration at the club’s slow activity in the market.
Meanwhile, Arsenal continue efforts to trim their squad and balance finances after spending more than £250 million this summer. The potential departure of Nelson, along with ongoing talks over Jakub Kiwior’s move to Porto, highlights the Gunners’ strategy to remain competitive while meeting UEFA’s new Squad Cost Rule.
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