West Ham United are showing keen interest in bringing Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson to the London Stadium this summer, with talks reportedly already underway.
The current transfer market has been relatively quiet for the Gunners so far. Last season’s Premier League runners-up have made just one signing, goalkeeper David Raya, who joined the club on a permanent basis after spending last season on loan at the Emirates.
Manager Mikel Arteta has already outlined plans to further strengthen his squad ahead of the new season as his side look to improve on their second-place finish in the Premier League in each of the last two campaigns.
Naturally, that may mean the club will have to be willing to sell some players in an attempt to generate additional funds. And according to Insider information about footballWest Ham are one of the teams believed to be willing to take advantage of the opportunity by signing Nelson.
The forward had to make do with playing as a substitute last season and was limited to 257 minutes of action in the top flight thanks to the excellent form of Bukayo Saka on the wing.
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Arteta’s lack of confidence in Nelson is believed to have frustrated the Hale End product, who may now see a move across London as an opportunity to revive his career.
New West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui has already received backing in the transfer market, with a £40m deal for Wolves’ Max Kilman already done and more active interest underway as he considers other recruits.
Nelson signed a new contract last summer that is believed to see him take home around £100,000 a week in wages, which could be the only stumbling block to the Hammers reaching an agreement.
