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Reiss Nelson came through the academy system at Arsenal Brentford have confirmed the deadline-day signing of winger Reiss Nelson from Arsenal on a season-long loan. The 25-year-old had interest from Fulham among other options, but the Bees have won the race for the Arsenal academy graduate. Nelson spent last season on loan at Fulham, making 12 appearances before his campaign was cut short by a hamstring injury. He has made 61 Premier League appearances during his time with Arsenal and Fulham, including 46 as a substitute, and scored five goals while registering three assists. Nelson arrived at Brentford shortly after the club confirmed the £55m sale of forward Yoane Wissa to Newcastle. The former England Under-21 international will wear number 11 for Brentford. "I can't wait to get going, " Nelson told the Brentford website, external. "It's a big platform for me to express myself, and that's what I need right now. "I wanted to go to a club where I know I'm going to play regularly. I know there's competition for places but I'm going to train hard and show myself that I can get the minutes I deserve. " Nelson was the sixth and final senior signing made by Brentford under new manager Keith Andrews in the summer window. He followed forward Dango Ouattara, attacking midfielder Antoni Milambo, right-back Michael Kayode, goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher and England midfielder Jordan Henderson. It also ended a difficult window for Brentford, who saw long-serving manager Thomas Frank leave for Tottenham, as well as the departures of key players Wissa, Bryan Mbeumo, captain Christian Norgaard and keeper Mark Flekken. Follow live coverage of transfer deadline day Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser From 'not possible' to record spenders - Liverpool's transfer window Liverpool move for defender Guehi collapses The player power fallout: 'Despicable' stars or 'hypocritical' clubs? Preview the new series of Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams Hugh Bonneville narrates Sherlock Holmes’ greatest cases An in-depth chat with West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen A cricket match-fixing scandal that stumped the sport All of the deals on transfer deadline day in one place From 'not possible' to record spenders - Liverpool's transfer window The player power fallout: 'Despicable' stars or 'hypocritical' clubs? 'Donald banking on experience for Ryder Cup bear pit' Stunning Szoboszlai free-kick helps Liverpool beat Arsenal. Video Stunning Szoboszlai free-kick helps Liverpool beat Arsenal Arteta's cloak of caution ends in more Anfield misery for Arsenal 'I'm not Messi' - Rodri's back but what is wrong at Man City? Norris to 'go for it' after Zandvoort title blow Invincibles three-peat - how they did it and why era could be ending 'Seagull provides more entertainment than teams in Old Firm derby' Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? Who is at risk as Welsh rugby consultation starts? Gene tests begin in women's athletics - new rule explained 'The most sterile game' - another controversial day for VAR 'I can't remember a worse VAR decision' - Murphy on King's disallowed goal Video'I can't remember a worse VAR decision' - Murphy on King's disallowed goal 'Ultimate dream' of 24 F1 races on £20K and 28 days' leave Fernandes scores stoppage-time winner as Man Utd edge out Burnley. Video Fernandes scores stoppage-time winner as Man Utd edge out Burnley 'He will bounce back' - Alexander-Arnold impresses on Real return Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.