Reiss Nelson’s stunning start to life on loan in the Bundesliga with German side Hoffenheim has sent waves of intrigue around Europe regarding the Arsenal starlet’s talent, not least at the Emirates, where suggestions have grown that the young forward could make an early return.
Having been sent on loan to the Bundesliga during the summer to gain more regular first team experience, few could have anticipated the incredible start to his spell in German football that Nelson has enjoyed so far.
The 18-year-old forward signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal prior to completing his loan move to the Rhein-Neckar-Arena in August, indicating that Nelson was very much one for the future under Emery at the Emirates.