Arsenal and Fulham could complete a double transfer deal worth around £30million this summer, according to emerging reports.
Arsenal have plenty to do in terms of incomings, but they will want to clear the decks a bit to help boost their fund. That could be substantially helped by Fulham as Oleksandr Zinchenko and Reiss Nelson are both emerging as key targets for the Cottagers.
Fulham are keen to strike a bargain for Zinchenko, who has fallen down the pecking order under Mikel Arteta. The Ukrainian international, signed for £32million from Manchester City in 2022, is now expected to leave before the new Premier League season. According to The Sun, Fulham are hoping to land him for around £10million, despite Arsenal valuing him at closer to £12.7million. His experience and ability to play in both defence and midfield are seen as major assets by Marco Silva.
AC Milan had also shown strong interest, with reports suggesting the Serie A side were in advanced talks over a €15million deal. However, Fulham’s Premier League status and familiarity with ex-Arsenal players could give them the edge.
Reiss Nelson, 25, is another player on Fulham’s radar. The winger impressed on loan at Craven Cottage last season before a hamstring injury cut his campaign short. Fulham are understood to be interested in bringing him back permanently, and Arsenal are willing to do business at around £20million — a potential boost to their transfer funds as they eye attacking reinforcements.
According to Football Insider, Fulham are working to finalise a deal for Nelson. Former Gunner Alex Iwobi even hinted that a double swoop could be on the cards, telling the media: “We like to sign Arsenal players, maybe we’ll sign another.”
If both transfers are completed, it would represent smart business for Fulham and provide Arsenal with crucial funds for their summer rebuild under Andrea Berta.
Moreso than the transfer fee, getting both of the fringe players off the wage bill would also be a big boost. The duo earn a combined £250,000 per week.
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