Last month, Nico Williams was very closely linked to Arsenal. The then newly appointed sports director Andre Berta had two signings he should prioritize to follow all the way in, one was Martin Zubimendi, the other William. Now German Sky Sports reports the 22-year-old steers clear of the Premier League.
The German media reports Bayern Munich’s sporting director Max Eberl and sporting director Christoph Freund are deep in negotiations with Williams’ agent.
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The Bundesliga giant has singled out the Athletic Club winger with the cool weld as one of his top goals. Florian Wirtz ends up in the Premier League, Bayern will make sure that Williams does not do the same.
According to Sky Sports, negotiations are only in the early stages, but the 22-year-old has reportedly signalled he wants to play for Bayern Munich.
The Bundesliga club is ready to meet the demand of around €60 million for the Spanish international with 45 appearances, 11 goals and 7 assists this season.
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Thus, it looks like Arsenal will have to cross the energetic winger off their wish list.
