Nelson loans Fulhamda agreement, buyout terms hide the mystery

Arsenal winger Nelson's name has finally changed from a transfer rumor to a substantial progress. On July 27, transfer expert Skira and authoritative reporter David Ornstein confirmed one after another: Nelson's transaction to join Fulham on loan is only one step away, and the agreement contains a key clause - when specific conditions are met, the choice of a buyout will automatically be converted to a forced buyout. This transfer soap opera, which has been tug-of-war for nearly two weeks, is about to usher in the ending that Arsenal wants the most. There were two options on the negotiating table between Fulham and Arsenal: direct permanent transfer, or loan with a buyout option. But the Gunners have a clear attitude - if they take the loan route, they must add a mandatory buyout clause to completely recover funds and optimize the lineup. Marco Silva's team is full of trust in the old player. Although Nelson played only 12 games (6 starts) during his loan at Craven Farm last season, his efficiency of contributing 2 goals and 1 assist was impressive. If it weren't for the interruption of hamstring injury in December last year, his data might be even more eye-catching.

This transaction has a deep meaning to the three parties. Nelson, 25, has been completely marginalized at Arsenal and has only two years left in the contract, Arteta is more inclined to leave opportunities to echelon stars. For Fulham, Nelson is familiar with coach Silva's system, and the plug-and-play characteristics far exceed other rumored targets (such as Chelsea's Sterling). Arsenal locked in about 16 million euros (German turnover) in funding through a forced buyout clause, making room for subsequent signings.

More subtle is that Nelson's trade may have another game of chess in Arsenal. Previously, Crystal Palace had a clear interest in the winger, and the Gunners even considered using it as a bargaining chip for Eze. Now that Fulham intercepted Nelson, the Gunners turned to cash negotiations, and Eze's threshold for 68 million pounds of termination may usher in a new round of game.

When Nelson's name disappeared from the list of Arsenal's Asian tours, the ending was clear. The players' social dynamics are silent as a mystery, but Marco Silva's tactical board has long reserved the position of an impact winger. With the finalization of the physical examination schedule, only legal documents remain for the transaction. From Emirates Stadium to Craven Farm, the 25-year-old Englishman has finally ushered in a critical turning point in his career—this time, it was his turn to prove that the Gunners were wrong to let go.