Arsenal forward Reiss Nelson, who is open to a move away and is being pursued by West Ham and Nottingham Forest, has had his potential transfer fee confirmed.
Arsenal’s strategy for the summer transfer window is to focus on signing elite-level players to strengthen their starting eleven, reflecting their approach from last year. As they aim to compete for major trophies, they recognize that such signings will require significant investment. To facilitate these high-cost arrivals, Arsenal is looking to offload several players.
Selling homegrown players is particularly advantageous for the club as the proceeds are recorded as pure profit. One such player Arsenal is willing to part with is Emile Smith Rowe, for whom they are expected to accept bids around £30 million.
Another academy graduate on the transfer list is Reiss Nelson. Renowned reporter David Ornstein recently disclosed that the 24-year-old winger has informed Arsenal of his desire to explore market opportunities. Nelson has struggled for playing time under Mikel Arteta, with Bukayo Saka dominating the right wing position.
Ornstein noted that Fulham, Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, and West Ham are all interested in Nelson. According to a recent update from Football Insider, Forest and West Ham have officially approached Arsenal about signing him. The report also emphasized that Nelson is now ‘keen’ to leave the club.
Regarding the transfer fee, Ornstein mentioned a £20 million figure, but Football Insider reports that Arsenal is seeking between £25 million and £30 million. If multiple clubs enter the bidding, Arsenal is optimistic about securing a fee at the higher end of this range.
Nelson is under contract with Arsenal until 2027, giving the club a strong negotiating position.
