Arsenal ready to keep forward wanted by Leicester City | OneFootball

Arsenal attacker Reiss Nelson has a big chance of staying at the club this summer, according to The Athletic.

The Gunners are currently focused on outgoings. Eddie Nketiah is expected to join Crystal Palace in a deal worth £30 million including add-ons.

The club have also sanctioned a loan deal to Porto for Fabio Vieira. He will undergo his medical today before rejoining his former club.

Vieira’s move to Porto could have a direct impact on Nelson.

The 24-year-old has spent the summer exploring a move away, but there is now a ‘significant chance’ that he could stay beyond Friday’s deadline.

Nelson is unlikely to leave unless Arsenal sign a new winger

Riccardo Calafiori is Arsenal’s only summer signing, but they are expected to confirm Mikel Merino’s arrival very soon.

The hierarchy are not planning more incomings. The club have been tipped to sign a versatile winger, but there has been no progress.

This could mean that Nelson could stay until January at least. Bukayo Saka is Arsenal’s undisputed starter on the right wing, but they need a back up behind him.

Nelson is the preferred deputy under manager Mikel Arteta, with Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard more effective on the left wing.

Leicester City opened talks to sign Nelson on loan with an obligation to buy last month.

The Foxes were reportedyl confident of securing a deal for the talented winger, considering he previously worked under manager Steve Cooper.

However, there has been no update which is a big hint that Arsenal are reluctant to lose Nelson.

Nelson, who has been described as a ‘special talent‘ by manager Mikel Arteta, could still leave the club if they land a marquee winger before the deadline.