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title: "Crystal Palace: Eagles linked with Reiss Nelson move"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Crystal Palace"
published: "2021-07-17T10:05:30Z"
modified: "2021-07-17T10:05:30Z"
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# Crystal Palace: Eagles linked with Reiss Nelson move

**Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in signing Arsenal youngster Reiss Nelson this summer, along with a number of other Premier League clubs.**

### The Lowdown: Vieira looks for new additions

Patrick Vieira is looking to work his magic in the Selhurst Park hot-seat, having [taken over](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11706/12344820/patrick-vieira-crystal-palace-appoint-former-arsenal-captain-as-new-manager) from the departed Roy Hodgson earlier this month.

Palace’s squad could do with some freshening up in the coming weeks, as they look to enjoy a vibrant period under their new manager, and business has already started with the capture of Michael Olise and the links to [Marc Guehi.](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jul/15/crystal-palace-agree-fee-defender-marc-guehi-with-chelsea)

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### The Latest: Palace linked with Nelson move

According to [*CBS Sports*](https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/arsenal-transfer-news-crystal-palace-brighton-and-brentford-enter-race-for-reiss-nelson/), the Eagles are also keen on signing Nelson from Arsenal, with the 21-year-old potentially moving on this summer.

Brentford and Brighton are also mentioned as potential suitors, however, and the youngster’s current Gunners deal [expires](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/reiss-nelson/profil/spieler/340325) in 2023.

While there has been talk of Nelson extending his stay at Arsenal, the report states that there is ‘no imminent sign’ of that happening.

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### The Verdict: Exciting potential signing

Nelson is a hugely exciting young player who has already enjoyed great experience at a high level, [scoring and assisting four times apiece](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/reiss-nelson/alletore/spieler/340325) in 47 appearances for the Gunners.

Regular football elsewhere could do him the world of good – he thrived while on loan in Germany scoring an incredible [seven times in just five starts](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/342564/History/Reiss-Nelson) for Hoffenheim – and Palace could possibly offer him just that, with more quality required in attacking areas even despite the acquisition of Olise.

Mikel Arteta has [hailed](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/mikel-arteta-reiss-nelson-arsenal-young-players-worth-the-risk-a4376651.html) Nelson as a ‘special player’, highlighting his pedigree, and he would be worth taking a punt on, given his long-term potential.

***In other news, some Palace fans have been reacting to a report linking the Eagles with a Championship player. Read more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/crystal-palace-transfer-rumours/crystal-palace-fans-react-to-matheus-pereira-interest/).***