Reiss Nelson scored three goals for Arsenal this season (Picture: Getty)
Reiss Nelson is set for a significant pay rise after agreeing in principle to a contract extension at Arsenal, according to reports.
Nelson has performed a surprise U-turn after appearing destined to leave his boyhood club in the summer upon the expiration of his current deal.
Brighton and AC Milan were understood to be keen on the Hale End academy graduate, who had rejected several proposals from Arsenal.
But according to the Daily Mail, there has been a breakthrough in negotiations and Nelson will soon earn a lot more than his current £60,000-per-week deal.
Despite making only fleeting first team appearances this season following his loan spell at Feyenoord last term, Mikel Arteta has always publicly maintained his admiration for a player whose career has regularly been interrupted by injuries.
It has been reported that Nelson’s new contract will be a four-year deal as the Gunners look set to keep their 23-year-old winger.
Nelson registered three goals and two assists across 11 Premier League games for Arsenal this season, including a dramatic winner against Bournemouth in March.
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Nelson becomes the latest Arsenal youngster to extend his stay at the club, with Bukayo Saka, Aaron Ramsdale, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Magalhaes also committing to Arteta’s project.
Meanwhile, Arteta has ‘no intention’ of selling Emile Smith Rowe this summer, despite the Arsenal star having been reduced to a bit-part role since his return from injury.
It is hoped that Smith Rowe will play a big-part for England’s Under-21 side at the upcoming European Championships and build up his fitness, ready to hit the ground running in pre-season.
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Nelson is set to stay at the Emirates!