Arsenal 'receive transfer approach from Fulham for forgotten man' as they close in on signing of Chelsea's Noni Madueke

Arsenal have reportedly received a transfer approach for one of their forgotten players.

The Gunners are closing in on the signing of Chelsea winger Noni Madueke for £52million.

Madueke's arrival at Emirates Stadium would push Reiss Nelson even further down the pecking order at the club.

Nelson spent last season on loan at Fulham but his spell at Craven Cottage was disrupted by injury.

However, as reported by BBC Sport, Fulham are eager to re-sign Nelson, with a loan move the most likely scenario.

Nelson has two years remaining on his contract but his future appears to lie away from Arsenal. 

Last season Nelson made 12 appearances for Fulham and scored two goals.

A hamstring problem which he suffered in December saw Nelson's season come to an early end but he has since returned to training with Arsenal. 

Nelson has scored eight goals in 90 senior games for Arsenal and previously had loan spells at Feyenoord and Hoffenheim.

In 2023 Nelson scored a memorable late equaliser for Arsenal against Bournemouth and went on to sign a new contract that summer.

A product of Arsenal's academy, he was very highly rated as a youth player and made his senior debut in 2017 when Arsene Wenger was still in charge.

Nelson hasn't been able to establish himself as a regular in the starting lineup for Arsenal, with injuries and the continued progress of Bukayo Saka not helping his cause. 

It has been a very quiet transfer window so far for Fulham, who have yet to buy or sell any senior players this summer. 

Arsenal, meanwhile, have already secured the signing of Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Christian Norgaard. 

As well as Madueke, Arsenal are also looking to sign Sporting forward Viktor Gyokeres.