"Hopefully..." - Arsenal star planning to sign new contract at the Emirates

Arsenal forward Reiss Nelson has reiterated his views on his contract situation, with the player's current deal due to expire next summer.

Nelson came through the Gunners youth academy, making his first team debut for the club under Arsene Wenger in 2017.

He has gone on to make over 50 appearances for the club in all competitions, but is yet to nail down a regular spot in the starting XI.

The 23-year-old has had loan spells at Bundesliga side Hoffenheim and Eredivisie giants Feyenoord, and has represented England at every youth level.

But this season has been a challenge for the forward, missing nearly two months of action due to an injury suffered in August.

However, Nelson has begun to show Arsenal fans exactly what he can do, netting a brace in the 5-0 win over Nottingham Forest in October.

He has since started twice, both in cup competitions, but is now a regular Gunners squad member.

And with just over six months left on his contract, Nelson has reiterated his stance on staying at the Emirates Stadium.

Nelson gives contract update

Speaking in October, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said that Nelson '100 per cent' had an opportunity to earn a new deal at the club.

And the forward is under no doubt about what he wants his future career path to be.

He told football.london: "Of course [I want to stay]. I've been here since i was eight, and Arsenal is all I know. I'm only a couple of minutes from the stadium, all my family is there. So of course, I'd love to stay.

"I'm 23 now, so I've been here a long time, and I'm Arsenal through and through. So to be playing, even in games just like this [friendlies], I'm delighted.

"Of course, injuries are just a minor setback. But of course, I just look towards the future and hopefully I can play many more years at the club."

Nelson started both of Arsenal's fixtures in the Dubai Super Cup this month, scoring in the 2-1 win over AC Milan on Tuesday.

He will hope to carry that form into the resumption of the Premier League season, with the Gunners hosting West Ham on Boxing Day.