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Arsenal's Reiss Nelson Free to Leave, Benfica Interested

7/22/2026

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Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson (26) can leave the Emirates Stadium this summer and will become a free agent after the 2026-27 season.
Benfica, Valencia and several Premier League clubs are monitoring him, though he reportedly turned down domestic offers.
A move to Benfica could reunite Nelson with manager Marco Silva, who previously coached him at Fulham.
He spent last season on loan at Brentford before returning for Arsenal's pre-season training.

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Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson (26) can leave the Emirates Stadium this summer and will become a free agent after the 2026-27 season.
Benfica, Valencia and several Premier League clubs are monitoring him, though he reportedly turned down domestic offers.
A move to Benfica could reunite Nelson with manager Marco Silva, who previously coached him at Fulham.
He spent last season on loan at Brentford before returning for Arsenal's pre-season training.