Ipswich Town are in talks with Arsenal for loaning Reiss Nelson in the dying hours of the transfer window, as the Gunners close in on Raheem Sterling.
According to David Ornstein, Ipswich Town are in talks with Arsenal to take Reiss Nelson on loan. The move comes late in the window as the Gunners are inching closer to bringing Raheem Sterling on loan, as the Chelsea man will replace the homegrown star.
Ipswich Town in talks for Reiss Nelson
Arsenal were eager to conduct late business in the window, as there was an apparent need to bring in a new attacker and probably even upgrade on Reiss Nelson. The Gunners were open to accepting late bids for the 24-year-old homegrown player, although they held their cards close to their chest as they could not find a suitable replacement.
In theory, Arsenal may have wanted to keep Nelson as well as add another player to replace the departing Eddie Nketiah. However, a late call internally may have seen them conclude bringing in a new forward if Nelson leaves.
Arsenal have opened talks with Chelsea for Raheem Sterling as this move inches closer. On the other hand, Ipswich Town are in discussions with the Gunners to take Nelson on a season-long loan move without any buy option or obligation involved.
Ipswich had been looking for late reinforcements in this market, and there are still doubts about whether they will complete the Armando Broja dea, which broke down as of Wednesday. However, there are talks that this could revice in the coming hours, and now they are keen to add Nelson to the mix.
Nelson needs regular game time
Nelson reportedly had many clubs in the mix to sign him, although currently, Ipswich is discussing closely with Arsenal to take the attacker. The Tractor Boys have been working on a modest budget, and this loan deal will be a late opportunity of sorts.
Nelson desperately needs regular playing time, as he has not had that at Arsenal and under Mikel Arteta. He will hope to get massive minutes. Playing for Ipswich will also allow the winger to gain regular Premier League football as well as play under pressure in a potential relegation side.
