Arsenal will soon launch the offensive to sign 21-year-old Athletic Club prospect Nico Williams, a target for Barcelona, Chelsea, and Manchester United.
According to a report by Caught Offside, Nico Williams is the subject of interest from Arsenal. The Gunners are ready to launch the offensive to sign the Athletic Club prospect, who will cost around €50 million. Meanwhile, the 21-year-old is also a target for Barcelona, Chelsea, and Manchester United.
Nico Williams and his rapid rise
Nico Williams has established himself as one of the best young attacking prospects in the world in the last two years. A graduate of the youth division at Athletic Club, the Spaniard has become a mainstay in the final third for his club and country, with his productivity soaring this season.
The 21-year-old contributed to 25 goals in 37 appearances across all competitions, finding the back of the net eight times while providing 17 assists. Meanwhile, Williams’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe, including Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea, and Manchester United.
A man in demand
Arsenal will look to continue the squad evolution in the summer transfer window, with Mikel Arteta demanding two top-class options for every position. Williams has thus emerged as a viable target, with his release clause of €50 million making him an attractive target for Arsenal. The Gunners are now ready to intensify their efforts to sign the Spanish international.
As for Barcelona, they must sell players before signing Nico Williams and cannot even afford to cough up €50 million to secure his services without balancing their books. However, the 21-year-old is ready to wait for Barcelona, even if it takes another year for them to muster up the funds. That gives the Blaugrana hope of landing him.
Chelsea and Manchester United have the funds to pay €50 million to secure Nico Williams’s services. However, the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules might play a part in any move for the Spanish international. Nevertheless, the Athletic Club attacker is a viable target for Chelsea and Manchester United.
With Arsenal ready to launch the offensive to sign Williams, it will be interesting to see how Barcelona, Chelsea, and Manchester United respond. However, the Gunners must turn the Spaniard’s head and convince him to snub Barcelona for London.
