Homegrown talent Reiss Nelson commits to Arsenal with new long-term deal

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Reiss Nelson has committed his future to Arsenal after signing a new contract with his boyhood club. </p>

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The 23-year-old came through the ranks with the Gunners but his previous deal had expired before he signed a new, four-year contract with a one-year option. </p>

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Nelson made eight substitute appearances in the Premier League last season but scored a memorable last-gasp goal that saw the Gunners come from 2-0 down to beat Bournemouth 3-2. </p>

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The former England Under-21 international also hit a brace in a 5-0 win over Nottingham Forest as he played a bit part in Arsenal's forlorn title bid. </p>

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"Reiss is a player I have admired since the first day I was here," said Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta. </p>

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"He has tremendous ability and is such an exciting offensive talent. Reiss knows how important he is to our squad with the quality he has. </p>

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"It's great that Reiss has committed his future to us - he knows this club so well, he grew up here and we look forward to enjoying many more good moments with him." </p>

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While Nelson has extended his stay at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal announced Steve Round has left his position on the backroom staff. </p>

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Round was appointed as an assistant to Arteta when the Spaniard first took the reins in December 2019 having previously filled similar roles at Everton and Manchester United. </p>

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Technical director Edu informed staff on Thursday, with Round's exit a mutual agreement with the club. </p>

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Arteta and Edu are currently plotting for Arsenal to go one better than last season, where they finished runners-up to champions Manchester City. </p>

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Kai Havertz has already joined from Chelsea while a club-record fee has been agreed with West Ham for Declan Rice, who will undergo his medical on Friday. </p>

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Ajax full-back Jurrien Timber is the next who could come through the door as Arsenal prepare for a club-record transfer window outlay. </p>

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