Crystal Palace, Hertha Berlin interested in Reiss Nelson

Crystal Palace has expressed interest in signing Arsenal forward Reiss Nelson on loan.

With the Gunners keen to offload the 21-year-old, who has struggled for game time at the Emirates under Mikel Arteta.

Nelson, who made nine appearances for the Gunners in all competitions last season, is one of a number of players Palace is looking at.

Bundesliga side, Hertha BSC is reportedly also keen on signing Reiss Nelson.

Arsenal obviously already have a relationship with Hertha from last season’s loan of Matteo Guendouzi, and talks are underway for Nelson.

The issue with any potential loan deal for Nelson is that he only has a contract with Arsenal until 2022, and there’s no option to extend. As things stand, loaning the winger would mean losing him for nothing in a year’s time.

Arsenal has offered Nelson a new deal to 2024, which would allow him to complete a loan move and return afterward, but he hasn’t accepted yet.

Crystal Palace, Hertha Berlin interested in Reiss Nelson

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