Arsenal starlet Reiss Nelson on verge on bumper new deal after impressing Unai Emery during pre-season
The 18-year-old is understood to have been rewarded for his displays with a new five-year bumper contract
ARSENAL starlet Reiss Nelson is on the verge of signing a new long-term deal after impressing during pre-season.
The England Under-19 winger has been part of the Gunners set-up since joining their academy as a nine-year-old.
He has shone this summer, and new boss Unai Emery is keen to thrust him into the first-team spotlight during the coming campaign.
The 18-year-old is understood to have been rewarded for his displays with a new five-year bumper contract.
Nelson signed his first professional deal with the club two-years ago, and will now earn a large pay-rise.
He made his Premier League debut against Crystal Palace in January.
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Nelson went on to make his first league start against Southampton in April, and starred in the Gunners youth team.
He joins Alex Iwobi in penning fresh terms, after the Nigerian signed a double-your-money contract.
The Nigerian international will earn around £70,000-a-week on his five-year deal.
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Meanwhile, Calum Chambers is set to join Fulham on a season-long loan deal from Arsenal this week.
The 23-year-old is thought to have had a medical today, and will become the Cottagers seventh summer signing.
Emery is keen for him to gain more Premier League experience, and cannot guarantee him playing time this year.