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Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson has completed a dramatic deadline day move to Brentford on a season-long loan. The 25-year-old academy product turned down interest from other Premier League clubs, including Fulham and Crystal Palace, as well as European sides, to join the Bees.
Nelson is currently undergoing his medical ahead of finalising the deal, according to multiple reports from September 1, 2025.
This transfer marks a fresh start for Nelson, who has struggled for regular minutes at Arsenal despite showing flashes of talent.
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Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson has completed a dramatic deadline day move to Brentford on a season-long loan. [Image Credit: Getty Images]
Last season, he featured in just 15 Premier League games, often as a substitute, scoring once and providing two assists. Brentford, seeking attacking depth after a mixed start to the campaign, see Nelson as a versatile option who can compete on both flanks with players like Dango Ouattara and Kevin Schade.
The move comes amid Arsenal’s busy deadline day, with the club discussing at least six potential outgoings to streamline the squad.
Players like Jakub Kiwior, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Fabio Vieira, and possibly Oleksandr Zinchenko are also expected to depart before the window shuts. High wages had complicated Nelson’s situation earlier, but Brentford’s agreement provides a clean resolution without a permanent sale.
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Fans on X expressed mixed emotions about the Hale End graduate’s exit. One tweet noted, “Reiss Nelson is joining Brentford on loan on transfer deadline day. The winger is undergoing his medical right now ahead of the move.”
Another user wished him well, saying, “Smash it at Brentford bro,” highlighting hopes he thrives with more playing time.
For Arsenal, this loan frees up squad space and potentially reduces the wage bill, allowing focus on title aspirations. Nelson, who joined Arsenal’s academy at age nine, leaves with 89 first-team appearances and eight goals. While it’s not a goodbye forever, his future at the Emirates remains uncertain without an option to buy in the deal.
All the best to Reiss at Brentford – Gooners will be watching closely as he aims to reignite his career in west London.
This deadline day twist underscores Arsenal’s pragmatic approach to squad management in a competitive season.
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