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Arsenal striker Lacazette says fans can be excited about Nelson, Nketiah

Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has no doubts about the quality of Reiss Nelson.

Nelson is among the most talked about young prospects in English football despite having played only seven minutes of competitive football for Arsene Wenger's first-team.

“I think Reiss is very good," Lacazette told Arsenal Player. “I believe he will be a top player for the club. He already impressed me during pre-season and it's great to see what he's been doing for the under-23s.

“His stats are very good and he's been performing well. When he's played with us, he's shown that he has real quality."

Eddie Nketiah has three goals this season and 27 in 39 appearances for the youth setup.

The 18-year-old joined the senior squad on their pre-season tour and made an impression on Lacazette, who added: “I really like Eddie as well.

“He's a great striker at the academy. He is very calm in front of goal and has great technique."

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