Arsenal speedster Reiss Nelson has rejected the latest contract offer presented to him by the club, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano on Twitter.

While Nelson has rejected the offer that the Gunners have given him, negotiations are still ongoing – there is still every chance that the 23-year-old will remain an Arsenal player.

In Romano’s tweet, he wrote: “Reiss Nelson has rejected the first new contract proposal made by Arsenal — but negotiations remain ongoing as final decision will be made at the end of the season. Nelson has been approached by many clubs in England and also from abroad over potential free transfer.”

Nelson’s contract is set to expire in the summer – if this is allowed to happen, he will leave the club on a free transfer. Several teams in the Premier League have expressed an interest in bringing Nelson on board, including Fulham, West Ham United, Aston Villa and Brighton. Additionally, Romano also mentioned that clubs from ‘abroad’ are interested in signing him on a free.

Nelson has struggled with injuries this season, cutting his game time short – however, when given the chance, he has shone brightly. In eight league appearances this season, he has scored three goals and notched up two assists.