EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle consider Reiss Nelson move

Steve Kay

1 Jul 2023 06:30 CDT
3 min read

Newcastle have inquired about Reiss Nelson in a bid to bolster their frontline.

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We have been told that the Magpies have touched base with the player’s representatives though Arsenal have tabled a fresh contract for the attacker.

The England under-21 international is a free agent as of today, following a six-year spell at the Emirates Stadium.

Newcastle are after a versatile winger to come in ahead of the new season and it’s no secret that Eddie Howe puts a lot of credence in players who have Premier League experience.

The 23-year-old is now a free agent as his previous terms ended on June 30.

Partey asks to leave

It comes after our story that Thomas Partey has asked to leave Arsenal.

The midfielder does not want to play second fiddle next season, we are told, and has requested that the Premier League side help him look for another club.

Arteta has reluctantly agreed to move Partey on but only if the Spaniard is able to get a decent price in return.

There have been initial talks with clubs in Saudi Arabia and Juventus but no offer has been forthcoming so well.

It means that Arsenal will look to speed up negotiations with Southampton over a move for Romeo Lavia.

The Gunners have a great relationship with the teenager’s agent, we understand, and hope to strike a deal ahead of Chelsea, who are also keen.

In any case, Arsenal will have another meeting with Partey to discuss his future. Once the air clears there, we are told that they will start to push hard to bring in Lavia, who is also linked to the Blues and Liverpool.

There is a hole to fill in midfield, despite the purchase of Declan Rice from West Ham. Granit Xhaka is set to leave, Jorginho is of veteran age, and Mohamed Elneny is not deemed a first-team starter.