Arsenal have three or four young kids that have real potential, but this lad has something really exciting about him
Charlie Nicholas on Arsenal ace Reiss Nelson
The 19-year-old came through the academy at Arsenal and signed a new long-term contract before he left on loan.
Nicholas would like to see Nelson be recalled when the January transfer window opens.
But he can see him having a big impact at Arsenal next season, especially if top-earner Mesut Ozil leaves the club.
“I was kind of hoping this lad would come back to Arsenal in January because he's in the Bundesliga right now,” Nicholas said.
Arsenal news: Charlie Nicholas reckons Reiss Nelson could replace Mesut Ozil (Image: GETTY)
Arsenal news: Reiss Nelson has impressed on loan at Hoffenheim (Image: GETTY)
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Arsenal news: Reiss Nelson has scored six goals to date for Hoffenheim (Image: GETTY)
“He's doing really well in Germany and every time I see him, I think there's a lot there.
“Arsenal have three or four young kids that have real potential, but this lad has something really exciting about him.
“When he gets on the ball he makes something happen.
“I wouldn't be surprised in six months' time, if Mesut Ozil was to move on, to see this lad adapt and become an Ozil-type player.
Arsenal news: Reiss Nelson signed a new Gunners contract before leaving on loan (Image: GETTY)
“When he first came on to the scene, they used him as a right winger and sometimes as a wing-back, but I think he's better than that, I think he should be given more freedom.
“He can be Arsenal's new superstar.”
Nelson has made 16 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions but is yet to score his first goal for the club.