Arsenal are eager to keep hold of Reiss Nelson.
Arsenal hope Nelson will sign a new contract — before sending him out on loan, says The Sun.
The Gunners do not want to lose the winger, 21, in the long term or sell him now to give boss Mikel Arteta a bigger transfer kitty.
Instead, Nelson will be offered fresh terms beyond his current two-year deal, then be tied down and allowed to pick his next move.
Crystal Palace, who will play Brentford next in the league, are keen.