Reiss Nelson’s Arsenal journey is about to come to an end, with the winger agreeing to join Crystal Palace on a three-year deal plus the option of a further year.
According to reports, Arsenal and Crystal Palace have now shaken hands on a £15m transfer fee for the 24-year-old. Talks had been ongoing for roughly two weeks, and a breakthrough was finally made with Palace now preparing the formal paperwork to complete the deal.
Understand Reiss Nelson has agreed to join #CPFC on 3 year deal + 1y. #AFC and #CPFC were in negotiations for roughly 2 weeks, and now the clubs have come to agreement on £15m fee. Always was separate deal to Eze and now #CPFC ready to send in package bid of £15m w/@PalaceReport. pic.twitter.com/Mqre2osM0c
— 2SAFC (@Footy2SA) August 27, 2025
Reiss Nelson is separate to Eze transfer
It’s important to note that Nelson’s exit has always been treated as a completely separate negotiation to Eberechi Eze’s move to Arsenal. Palace never attempted to combine the discussions, with Nelson instead seen as an independent signing to bolster Oliver Glasner’s attacking options at Selhurst Park.
Nelson has been with Arsenal since the academy days, and while flashes of brilliance have been seen in North London, consistency has often evaded him. Now, with regular Premier League minutes on offer, this could be the perfect moment for him to reignite his career. Palace value his direct style and ability to stretch defences, adding another layer to their forward line.
Arsenal’s wider transfer strategy
For Arsenal, the £15m deal helps Andrea Berta continue to balance the squad following the signings of Eberechi Eze, Viktor Gyökeres and the potential arrival of Piero Hincapie. Clearing Nelson’s wages and gaining a transfer fee keeps the door open for late-window flexibility, while also ensuring Mikel Arteta trims the squad in line with his tactical demands.
