Arsenal set Reiss Nelson price as Benfica transfer truth emerges

Arsenal are prepared to sell Reiss Nelson this summer for around €10 million, with Benfica among the clubs linked with the winger as he enters the final year of his contract.

However, FootballPlace understands Benfica are not actively pursuing a move for the 26-year-old despite reports in Portugal suggesting the Arsenal attacker remains on the club's shortlist.

Reiss Nelson is expected to leave Arsenal before the transfer window closes after spending the past two seasons away from the Emirates on loan.

The English winger featured for Fulham during the 2024/25 campaign before spending last season with Brentford.

Across those two loan spells, Nelson made 26 appearances, scoring three goals and registering three assists.

According to reports in Portugal, Arsenal are willing to negotiate a permanent transfer for a fee of around €10 million.

Portuguese reports have suggested Benfica continue to monitor Nelson as they search for attacking reinforcements.

However, FootballPlace understands the Lisbon club are not planning a move for the Arsenal winger.

Even if interest were to develop, Nelson's salary is viewed as a significant obstacle, making any potential deal difficult to complete.

Benfica continue to assess alternative options as they look to strengthen their wide attacking positions ahead of the new season.

While Benfica assess new signings, the future of Andreas Schjelderup also remains unresolved.

The Norwegian international has returned to pre-season following his involvement at the 2026 World Cup, where he impressed for his national team.

Interest from several clubs continues to grow, but Benfica are determined to keep the 22-year-old.

Head coach Marco Silva reportedly considers Schjelderup a key part of his plans for the upcoming campaign.

Schjelderup currently has two years remaining on his contract, but Benfica have already opened talks over an extension.

The Portuguese giants have reportedly offered the winger a new deal until 2031, with the overall financial package potentially worth €18 million over five years.

The proposal underlines Benfica's desire to secure the long-term future of one of their brightest young talents while continuing their search for further attacking reinforcements.

Arsenal are expected to listen to offers of around €10 million for Reiss Nelson before the transfer window closes. Benfica, meanwhile, are focusing on alternative attacking targets while also attempting to tie Andreas Schjelderup down to a new long-term contract.