Reiss Nelson is willing to be patient to make it at Arsenal.

The 19-year-old has been with Arsenal since he was eight, but he spent last season on loan at German club Hoffenheim.

Nelson, who started for Arsenal in Sunday's 1-0 win at Newcastle, has revealed how his aim is to make it at the Emirates and he is prepared to be patient.

“For me, I just want to take things as they come," said Nelson. “I went away in Germany and I think I did well. But the main goal for me has always been playing in an “The boss told me on Wednesday I would be starting and to get mentally prepared. It was a great gesture from the boss and I'm just happy to be back playing in Arsenal colours.

“I need to be prepared all the time for whenever I get the call-up because I know it's not guaranteed I'm going to be starting week in, week out with the team-mates we have."