Reiss Nelson has again stated that a return to his boyhood club Arsenal could be on the cards as early as January, with the 18-year-old eager to cement himself as a 'legend' for the Gunners.
The young midfielder is currently on a season long loan at Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga where a scintillating start to the season has seen him score six times in just seven appearances for his new side.
Nelson's impressive form has seen Arsenal fans calling for an early return to the London club and with Danny Welbeck now injured for the rest of the season with a broken ankle, many see Nelson as ready for first team football.
When asked by football.london, however, Unai Emery was unable to disclose whether a January return to the capital would be possible of Nelson:
"Arsenal are my boyhood club," stated the midfielder. "I've been with them since I was eight, so that's 10 years.
"I just want to go back there stronger because at the time I was at Arsenal I was 16, 17 and I didn't feel confident.
"I didn't think I was a man, but now I'm feeling stronger and I think a couple more months or even a year in Hoffenheim will make me strong and give me the belief and confidence to go back to Arsenal and do very good there.
"I want to be an Arsenal legend. And, for England, it's the best. You can't beat playing for your country I don't think."
We're proud of you, @ReissNelson9 👊
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) November 13, 2018
Reiss wins @Bundesliga_EN Rookie of the Month 👇
Nelson also explained his reasoning for joining the Bundesliga side coached by Julian Nagelsmann immediately after signing a new contract with the Gunners.
"I always want to be the best player I can I can be. I'm 18 and I thought going to the Bundesliga will give me a challenge and doing that would make me become a better footballer and a better person as well throughout life.
"I wanted to challenge myself and see what I could do. It's going well so far," explained Nelson.
"It's incredible. But I've just got to keep it up. It's not just for the six games, I've got to do it throughout the season.
Bromance goals 😍
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 14, 2018
Reiss Nelson and Jadon Sancho are loving life in Germany! 🏴🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/XMvRw7SyCl
"I don't know where it's going to take me, but I've just got to keep my feet on the ground and keep positive."
Source: 90min