‘Fulham loan one I couldn’t turn down’ – Nelson

Fulham winger Reiss Nelson says he “couldn’t turn down” the offer to move to Craven Cottage on loan, after manager Marco Silva “convinced” the Arsenal academy graduate about his project for this season.

Nelson revealed the behind-the-scenes of his transfer deadline day move on FFCtv: “Deadline day was a lot of waiting around. My brother is my agent so it was a bit easier because he lives around the corner from me.

“I was just waiting at his house and all of my family were there as well. It was a bit up and down, we didn’t really know what was going on, but I think I made the right decision in the end.

“I spoke with the boss and he convinced me about the project. It was something I couldn’t turn down. The boss likes to play out from the back. He likes inverted wingers that can play with either foot and combine with the striker. I think that complements where I want to play.”

The 24-year-old said there is “competition in every position” at Craven Cottage and outlined what the club’s targets are for this season: “The ambitions are really high. I think we have got great players in every position and that is something every team wants. That is something we can thrive on.

“We just want to play good attacking football, be able to go to any of the grounds and not be afraid of the top teams, and show what we can do. I think that will be really exciting for the fans.

“Just know that we are going to be pushing for every single game.”