Sunderland eyeing loan deal for Reiss Nelson

Sunderland have emerged as potential contenders to sign Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson before the transfer deadline.

The Englishman has been touted to leave the Gunners this summer and he has been heavily linked with a return to Fulham.

The Cottagers have been negotiating with the Gunners for the past few weeks, but have yet to find a suitable agreement.

Amidst this, the Black Cats are monitoring Nelson's situation and could make a loan move with an option to purchase.

The Gunners are looking for at least £20 million to part ways with their graduate, but could provide a small discount.

Alongside Nelson, the likes of Jakub Kiwior, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Fabio Vieira and Albert Sambi Lokonga are poised to leave.

Arsenal have spent a fortune on new signings in the current transfer window, and will need to recoup funds to balance their books.

Leandro Trossard was touted to leave the club earlier this month, but he has instead agreed to sign an improved contract.