Bournemouth Pursuing Reiss Nelson: Cherries Make Contact with Arsenal
- Bournemouth Pursuing Reiss Nelson: Cherries Make Contact with Arsenal
- Bournemouth have made a clear move to sign winger Reiss Nelson this summer, with the Hampshire-based club reaching out to Arsenal to explore a potential deal, according to recent reports .
Nelson, who played on loan at Fulham during the 2024–25 season, saw his campaign disrupted by two separate hamstring injuries, limiting him to just 12 appearances and no game time since December . Despite his injury setbacks, Bournemouth remain undeterred in their pursuit, with manager Andoni Iraola holding discussions with Arsenal counterpart Mikel Arteta, leveraging their strong working relationship .
Arsenal, for their part, are understood to be open to letting Nelson leave, even though he remains under contract until 2027. Still, they are expected to seek a reasonable fee—estimated around £20 million including add‑ons—if a permanent move is pursued
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From Bournemouth’s perspective, Nelson presents the ideal addition: a proven Premier League winger with speed, technical ability, and Champions League-level training. He offers both quality and depth on the flanks, especially if Antoine Semenyo, who recorded 11 goals and six assists last season, were to move on .
Despite interest from Fulham to potentially extend Nelson’s stay, the Cherries appear serious contenders to secure his signature this summer . With talks already at an early yet constructive stage, the next few weeks could determine Bournemouth’s success in landing Nelson.
