Exclusive: Arsenal forward says yes to West Ham switch in blow for Crystal Palace
Reiss Nelson has agreed to join West Ham United this summer, with the Irons overtaking Crystal Palace in the race for the Arsenal forward, TEAMtalk can reveal.
West Ham are attempting to secure a number of targets as they try to help new manager Julen Lopetegui build a side capable of challenging for European places next term. They are working on multiple players simultaneously but have, crucially, received a ‘yes’ from one of their key targets.
Nelson is a player West Ham have long standing interest in and they are now pushing to land him on a deal from Arsenal. The winger has been told he is free to find another club and has spoken with a number of Premier League sides this summer.
Crystal Palace are still in contact with him and are hoping they can spring a hijack, but sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk that West Ham are in the driving seat and pushing to get a deal completed by the end of this week.
Palace are keen to add more wide options to their squad and have held talks with Nelson, though it is West Ham who have the best offer on the table.
