Premier League heavyweights Arsenal are reportedly ready to trigger the release clause worth €58 million to sign 22-year-old Athletic Club attacker Nico Williams this month.
According to a report by Football Transfers, Nico Williams is the subject of interest from Arsenal. The Gunners have been scouring the market for a wide attacker heading into the winter transfer window. So, the Athletic Club forward has emerged as a target, with the North London outfit willing to trigger the release clause worth €58 million to land the Spanish international this month.
The rise and rise of Nico Williams
Nico Williams has seen his stock skyrocket in the last 30 months. The Spaniard rose in prominence in the 2022/23 season before first delivering the goods for Spain at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Since then, the youngster has gone from strength to strength, and he played his part as La Roja won the UEFA Euro 2024 title a few months ago.
While the 2024/25 campaign has not seen the 22-year-old being as productive as he was last term, he has managed a decent tally of two goals and five assists in 23 appearances across all competitions. Meanwhile, Williams’s stock in the market remains as high as ever.
Widespread reports have linked the Spanish international with several high-profile clubs across Europe, including Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, and Barcelona. However, a move to Arsenal might be on the cards, with the North London club ready to cough up €58 million and trigger his release clause this month.
What next?
Arsenal’s interest in Nico Williams is understandable. The Gunners have lost Bukayo Saka to a long-term hamstring injury, which threatens to negatively impact their productivity in the final third. So, Arsenal should dip into the market for a wide attacker in the winter transfer window.
Rafael Leao has thus emerged as a top target for Arsenal. However, AC Milan will demand €75-80 million to part ways with the Portuguese international, forcing the North London outfit to identify Williams as an alternative. The latest report has suggested they are ready to trigger the Spaniard’s release clause.
With Arsenal willing to cough up €58 million to sign the 22-year-old Spanish international, they must focus on convincing him to accept a winter move to the Emirates. So, it will be interesting to see if the young attacker is ready to join the Gunners in the coming weeks.
