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Valencia is closely monitoring the situation of Reiss Nelson, a 26-year-old winger from Arsenal, to try to secure his transfer in this summer transfer window. This is the new request from Carlos Corberán to strengthen the offensive line of the Che team.
The British club is open to negotiating the player's transfer as his contract is entering its final year, expiring in June 2027, with his market value on Transfermarkt at 8.00 million euros.
Valencia's Offensive Need and Reiss Nelson's Profile
Valencia's sports management is working at the request of coach Carlos Corberán to add players on the wings for the upcoming LaLiga season. The attacker has versatility to play on both sides, has 12 international caps, scored 6 goals for England's U-21 team, and joined Arsenal's first team in July 2019.
The player has informed those around him that he is determined to change clubs and countries after rejecting formal offers from the Premier League. During the past season, he was on loan at Brentford before rejoining preseason training under Mikel Arteta at the Emirates Stadium.
Incorporating the winger at Mestalla aligns with the immediate search for solutions in the attacking midfield. His status as a free agent in 2027 allows the Spanish club to negotiate a sales price below the official valuation of 8.00 million euros.
Benfica and Fulham's International Competition for Nelson
Valencia is not alone in their pursuit of the player; they face direct competition from Benfica. The Portuguese club leverages Marco Silva, the coach who previously worked with the player at Fulham, now requesting his signing for the Portuguese League.
Fulham itself keeps the attacker on their list to strengthen the squad in England, although the player's explicit desire to compete outside the UK gives an advantage to foreign options. This stance has put a halt to approaches from other British clubs in the final weeks of July.
Valencia's technical department is preparing an initial formal offer to present at the London offices before Arsenal finalizes the list of players for their preseason tour. The progress of the operation hinges on Valencia's ability to match Benfica's salary proposal and seal a definitive transfer agreement with Arsenal at the beginning of August.
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