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Daily Mirror
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Kieran King

Unai Emery ready to complete Aston Villa transfer he BLOCKED during his time at Arsenal

Aston Villa are keen on signing Arsenal outcast Reiss Nelson this summer - four years since the winger was blocked from leaving the Emirates Stadium by Unai Emery.

The 23-year-old has struggled for game time so far this season, having made just five Premier League appearances, with all of them coming from the bench. However, Nelson has still played a major role in the Gunners' title push, scoring three goals and providing two assists in 107 minutes of action - including a last-minute winner against Bournemouth in March.

But, according to the Daily Mail, Nelson is set to leave Arsenal when his contract expires at the end of the season, with former boss Emery keen to re-unite with the former England youth international. Villa are set to rival Brighton for Nelson's signature in the summer transfer window.

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