Nico Williams has several suitors, but one club is the favourite to sign him from Athletic Club.
Nico Williams has become one of the most in-demand names in the summer transfer window. The Athletic Club winger, who is a key player for both his team and the Spanish national team, could make a career change in the coming weeks. Arsenal, one of the clubs that have closely followed his development, have come into the race strongly for the player and now have the advantage of being able to secure his signature.
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Arsenal strongly support Nico Williams
The player’s performances last season have been outstanding. His ability to create imbalances, speed in one-on-one situations and understanding of the game have made him one of La Liga’s greatest talents. In Bilbao, they insist on keeping him for at least one more year, but the interest from the Premier League – especially from Mikel Arteta’s club – makes this very difficult.
Athletic Club has no intention of negotiating a transfer under his release clause, but the English club is willing to pay an amount close to this value to get ahead of other stakeholders. Williams himself has not publicly expressed a desire to leave the club, but his closest circle does not rule out a move if a top sporting project comes on the scene.
In London, they are convinced that he can be a difference-maker in attack, and Arteta’s priorities underline this. The final decision will depend on both the player’s will and what measures Arsenal are willing to take, as they tighten their grip in the hope of confirming a deal that could shake up the market in both Spain and England.
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