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Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson Attracts Overseas Interest Ahead of Summer Transfer Window
7/22/2026, 12:20:50 AM
Reiss Nelson Linked with an Overseas Move
Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson, 26, is being monitored by several foreign clubs as the summer transfer window approaches. The player will become a free agent at the end of the next season, giving him the option to leave the Emirates Stadium without a transfer fee. Reports indicate that he has declined some Premier League approaches but remains open to a move abroad this summer.
Contract Situation and Recent Loan
Nelson’s current deal runs through the 2024-25 season, after which he will be free to sign elsewhere. He spent the 2023-24 campaign on loan at Brentford, returning to Arsenal for pre-season training ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Interested Clubs and Potential Reunion with Marco Silva
Among the clubs showing interest are Portuguese side Benfica and Spanish side Valencia. A transfer to Benfica could reunite Nelson with manager Marco Silva, who previously coached him at Fulham. English-based clubs, including Fulham, are also reported to be evaluating the winger, setting up a possible competition between Silva’s Benfica and Fulham for his services.
Potential Impact and Options
A move abroad would give Nelson regular playing time and a fresh environment after limited opportunities at Arsenal. For Benfica, securing a player familiar with Silva’s tactics could bolster their attacking options. Conversely, a return to Fulham would keep him in the Premier League while re-uniting him with a former manager.
Official Responses
To date, neither Arsenal nor the interested clubs have issued public statements confirming negotiations or expressing definitive interest in Nelson.
