Anyone know what position(s) he predominantly played when on loan at hoffenheim ?

Seems a bit of a dribbler but with limited end product by way of assists/key passes

Definitely one to get in depending on price and harness his potential as he has ability

Arsenal starlet Reiss Nelson wanted by Crystal Palace as Patrick Vieira chases loan transfer

-The Sun

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A 1 year loan with option to buy might work out well. If Banks and/or Rak-Sakyi are ready in a year for serious consideration as a 1st team starters in wide positions, then no need to take up the buy option on Nelson.

However, I was under the impression that Arsenal might be wanting to sell Nelson to raise funds.

As for Lookman, I understand our interest has cooled after less than impressive discussions with him.

Apparently Thierry Henry says he’s a number 10 or winger

Parish has always made a big deal (rightly so; it's an approach that's worked) about signing high character players, not just good ones. Delaney, Jedinak, Ward, Dann, many others all fit that bill. I'd argue it's one reason a sometimes overmatched squad has stayed up over the past nine years-having a tight, ego-free group that rely on each other. However, as talented as Lookman is (and there is a player in there), his attitude seems to be pretty poor. He's failed to meet expectations, seemingly, in large part because he's a low character individual not least defined by an inflated opinion of himself. Worth speaking to see if he's learned his lesson. The fact that he's been interviewed and we're no longer pursuing him suggests that he hasn't. Doesn't appear to be a Palace (-type) player at all.

If we're seriously pursuing a striker, I have to think Mateta is heading back to Germany because if Vieira fancied him, Benteke, Ayew, and Mateta would likely be enough depth (although I stress "enough" rather than an embarrassment of riches.). For my money we need a "fox-in-the-box" type; nimble, quick, nose for goal. What you used to call an inside forward. We've got a number 9 (Benteke) and we've got a subs bench workhorse who can play a valuable role working both ways (forward and back) but isn't a born goalscorer (Ayew). What we need to find is the Dwight Gayle/Kevin Phillips/AJ type, someone who might not do much but goal-hang but will get in the right positions and put away the rebounds and simple chances. Of course, those players are not easy to find but that's what we need.

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I agree with you there Lanzo. Lookman is over rated and sulky , we already have one winger like that.