Arsenal willing to sell Benfica-linked winger for 10M, Rui Costa says no | OneFootball

Benfica remain active in the transfer market and are still looking for a winger to strengthen the attack for the new season. In that context, Reiss Nelson has emerged as one of the names linked with the Eagles, having been mentioned in England as a possible target for Benfica.

However, according to information from newspaper A Bola, Reiss is not a priority target for the club led by Rui Costa. The 26-year-old English winger is entering the final year of his contract with Arsenal and is available for transfer, but Benfica are not willing to make a major effort.

The deal presents obstacles, particularly in terms of salary, which could make negotiations difficult to move forward. Even so, according to the English press, Benfica’s hierarchy continue to assess Reiss Nelson’s profile, alongside other alternatives to strengthen the attacking department.

The player is open to continuing his career outside England and has already turned down some Premier League offers. If he were to move to Benfica, he would reunite with Marco Silva, the coach who managed him at Fulham, also on loan from Arsenal, in the 2024/25 season, where he made 12 appearances, scored two goals and provided one assist.

Last season, the forward - valued at €8 million - represented Brentford on loan, making 14 official appearances. During that spell, he scored one goal and registered two assists, figures that reflect a season marked by some inconsistency.

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