Jose Mourinho's Roma in touch with 23-year-old Arsenal star over potential transfer - Reports

Serie A giants AS Roma have reportedly established contact with Arsenal forward Reiss Nelson over a possible transfer this summer.

According to TuttoMercatoWeb (via HITC), Jose Mourinho’s AS Roma are eyeing a move for the Gunners’ right winger Nelson. The 23-year-old's contract expire in June, and he's free to negotiate with potential foreign suitors.

The academy graduate has not started a Premier League game this season, with all five of his league appearances coming off the bench. Despite failing to attain continuity due to two separate thigh injuries and the stunning form of Bukayo Saka, Nelson has pitched in with three goals and two assists.

It has been reported that the Gunners are eager to extend Nelson’s contract, but the player could leave his boyhood club in search of regular football. Apart from AS Roma, Atalanta and Ligue 1 side Rennes are also believed to be interested in Nelson’s services.

The England U-21 forward has played 60 games for Arsenal across competitions, scoring seven times and claiming seven assists. It will be interesting to see if the lifetime Gunners fan ends up playing under Roma boss Mourinho.

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Arsenal shortlist two strikers ahead of summer transfer window

According to Football Insider, Arsenal are keen to bolster their attack this summer and have shortlisted Juventus ace Dusan Vlahovic and Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin for the job. It's believed that Mikel Arteta want more firepower to compete in the UEFA Champions League next season.

Vlahovic has long been linked with a move to north London. The Gunners were credited with an interest in the player ahead of his move to Juventus in January 2022.

According to reports, Vlahovic is unhappy in Turin and could be on the move this summer, which has caused the Londoners to sit up and take notice. Vlahovic, whose market value is €75 million, has scored 11 times in 33 games this season across competitions.

Calvert-Lewin, meanwhile, has scored only once in 12 appearances this season due to knee and hamstring injuries. He may be coming off a poor campaign but has plenty of Premier League experience, scoring 46 times in 175 games since the 2016-17 season.