Reiss Nelson reveals joy at new Arsenal contract as he prepares to sign despite interest from Real Madrid and PSG

REISS NELSON made his full Arsenal debut in the 3-2 win over Southampton - and celebrated a double whammy after hearing he is to be offered a new contract.

Nelson, 18, is looking forward to signing the deal despite talk of Euro giants Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain being keen on him.

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Nelson made his senior debut in the Community Shield against Chelsea last August and has gone on to play in the Carabao and FA Cup as well as the Europa League.

The pacey forward is an England Under-19s international and has been tipped to reach the top by many within Arsenal's academy.

Now he says: “It is a big achievement to sign for a big club like Arsenal so I’m just delighted with the contract and hopeful that I can sign it soon.

“I did set one target – to make my first-team debut. I have done that, I have had 15 appearances.

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“A Premier League start was on the cards but I think I need to score, that is the only one I haven’t achieved so fingers crossed I can get a cheeky goal before the end of the season.

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"I’ve just got to thank the boss and all my team-mates around me, pushing me and making me work harder and harder.”

Manager Arsene Wenger has indeed kept his eye on the youngster.

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Added Nelson: “He is one of the biggest [influences] for me.

“He keeps pushing the youngsters – me, Eddie [Nketiah] and Joe [Willock] – I think he has got a bight future planned for us.

“We just have to keep training well and I think – with a boss like that – he is always going to push us and will give us first-team football when the opportunities arise.”