Arsenal and Tottenham are reportedly open to triggering Nico Williams’s €58 million release clause as both North London sides are looking for attacking reinforcements.
According to Fichajes, Arsenal and Tottenham are prepared to trigger the €58 million release clause in Nico Williams’s contract. Both North London sides are looking for attacking reinforcements in the Spaniard’s preferred position, and any move will depend on the player’s desire to leave Athletic Club.
North London sides Arsenal and Tottenham have had their fair share of injury issues this season, which may see them stay active in the days remaining in the winter window. Beginning with Spurs, they have had a season to forget with plenty of injuries derailing their plans set for the current season.
While fans will want to see a defensive addition or two, Tottenham also lack a left winger who can elevate their attack to a new level. Son Heung-min continues to keep his place on that side, but the South Korean’s powers are waning, while Timo Werner looks out of his depth.
Hence, a new left winger arriving will come as no surprise, and Tottenham are now linked with a move for Nico Williams. The 22-year-old Euro 2024 winner has not been in the best of form this season but remains one of the formidable names in the market. He was linked to Barcelona earlier, but that move may not happen after all.
Arsenal keen on Nico Williams
Arsenal are also prepared to trigger Williams’s release clause, as they may look to bring the attacker before the January window deadline. Mikel Arteta has lacked attacking numbers lately following serious injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.
Moreover, their other forwards have lost form, which has seen the fanbase urging for a new option to add to their attack. Nico Williams was considered a target for January, as he was back in the summer, although there are the complexities of paying the 22-year-old Euro 2024 winner’s €58 million release clause in one shot.
The Gunners seem prepared to do that in the latter stages of the winter transfer window and will be confident of beating other suitors, such as Tottenham if it comes to that.