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Fulham interested in signing Arsenal winger

Jul 17, 2025 — 2 min read
Fulham interested in signing Arsenal winger
Reiss Nelson

Fulham are poised to break their summer transfer silence, with negotiations underway to re-sign Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson on a loan deal for the 2025/26 Premier League season, according to the Metro. The 25-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Craven Cottage, is the subject of ongoing discussions between the two London clubs, as Fulham aim to bolster their squad and become the last Premier League team to make a signing this window.

Nelson's time at Fulham

Nelsonā€™s previous stint with Fulham was marred by injuries, limiting him to 11 Premier League appearances, including just five starts, and one goal before his season was cut short in December 2024. A hamstring injury sidelined him initially, followed by a separate hamstring issue that required surgery in February, ruling him out for the remainder of the campaign. Despite these setbacks, Fulham manager Marco Silva was impressed by Nelsonā€™s contributions in the first half of the season, prompting the club to pursue a second loan spell for the Arsenal academy graduate. Nelson, whose contract with Arsenal runs until 2027, made 13 appearances under Silva last season, showcasing flashes of his pace and flair before injuries derailed his campaign. Speaking in February, Silva expressed his disappointment at losing Nelson, saying, ā€œItā€™s a really tough moment for us. First of all, for the player, we feel really sorry for him, because he worked really hard to be back after the first hamstring injury.ā€

Fulham's Interest

Fulhamā€™s pursuit of Nelson comes as part of their broader strategy to strengthen key areas of the squad, including up front, at right-back, and in central midfield, following an 11th-place finish in the 2024/25 Premier League season. The club has also been linked with Arsenalā€™s Oleksandr Zinchenko, with Silva encouraging a move for the versatile Ukrainian, whose contract expires in 2026. However, Nelsonā€™s potential return is seen as a priority to kickstart Fulhamā€™s transfer activity, with BBC Sport confirming that talks are progressing as Arsenal prepare for their pre-season tour of Asia on Saturday, 19th July.

Arsenal's Strategy

For Arsenal, the move aligns with Mikel Artetaā€™s squad management strategy, as the Gunners look to streamline their roster while accommodating new signings like Viktor Gyokeres (Ā£63m), Cristhian Mosquera (Ā£13m), Noni Madueke (Ā£52m), Martin Zubimendi (Ā£60m), Christian Norgaard (Ā£15m), and Kepa Arrizabalaga (Ā£5m). Nelson, who has struggled for consistent minutes at Arsenal, faces competition from Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and the newly arrived Madueke, making another loan move a sensible step to ensure regular playing time.

The potential deal also highlights Fulhamā€™s determination to build on last seasonā€™s progress under Silva, who has been praised for his ability to integrate young talent. If negotiations are finalized before Arsenalā€™s departure for Asia, Nelson could become Fulhamā€™s first signing of the summer, ending their transfer drought and setting the tone for further additions. As talks continue, Fulham fans will be hopeful that Nelson can stay fit and rediscover the form that made him a standout prospect in Arsenalā€™s youth ranks, helping the Cottagers push for a top-half finish in the upcoming Premier League campaign.

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