HERE WE GO ✅: TRANSFER UPDATES ✅✅: Two Premier League clubs compete for £45M Arsenal player after Arteta informed him he is not needed.
West Ham are expressing strong interest in acquiring Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson during the summer transfer window.
As reported by talkSPORT, the Hammers are currently leading the pursuit for the 24-year-old player, who is eager to leave the Gunners in search of more consistent playing time.
Crystal Palace are also in contention for Nelson, who has an estimated value of around £25 million. Nelson has grown frustrated with his limited playing opportunities, making a departure from the Emirates increasingly likely.
However, TeamTalk reports that Nelson has now agreed to join West Ham, which is a significant setback for Crystal Palace.
Nelson has committed to joining West Ham. The Hammers are negotiating multiple signings at once, but securing Nelson should be a major boost for them.
West Ham have had a longstanding interest in Nelson and are now intensifying their efforts to finalize a deal for him during this transfer window.
Although Crystal Palace continues to engage in talks to potentially hijack the deal, it appears that West Ham aims to conclude the agreement by the end of this week.
West Ham’s Multiple Transfer Efforts
The Hammers are currently negotiating several deals. They are in search of a new right-back following Ben Johnson’s departure to Ipswich Town on a free transfer this summer.
West Ham is reportedly in advanced discussions to sign Manchester United full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka and hopes to finalize the deal soon.
Manager Julen Lopetegui is also looking to strengthen the squad with a new centre-back, having reached an agreement to sign Jean-Clair Todibo. However, signing Todibo might be challenging as he prefers a move to Italy.
Nelson is an exciting player and would be an excellent addition for West Ham. He is available at a reasonable price, and it is now up to both clubs to finalize the agreement.