Arsenal's Reiss Nelson Rejects Premier League Offers; Benfica and Valencia Show Interest
Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson, 26, is attracting interest from overseas clubs Benfica and Valencia as his contract expires next summer. The player has rejected several Premier League offers and is open to moving abroad. A potential move to Benfica would reunite him with new head coach Marco Silva, who previously coached Nelson at Fulham. Fulham itself is also interested, creating a direct transfer rivalry between Benfica and Silva's former club. Nelson spent last season on loan at Brentford, gaining Premier League experience, but faces stiff competition for playing time at Arsenal due to depth on the wings. Arsenal must decide this summer whether to sell him for a fee or risk losing him on a free transfer next year. Benfica's advantage lies in Silva's prior working relationship with Nelson, which could ease tactical adaptation.
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