Arsenal will reportedly look to beat Barcelona and Bayern Munich in the race to secure the services of 22-year-old Athletic Club winger Nico Williams.
According to a report by Caught Offside, Nico Williams is the subject of interest from Arsenal over a possible move in the summer transfer window. The Athletic Club winger is also a target for Bayern Munich, while his contract with the Basque outfit contains a release clause worth around €60-80 million.
Meanwhile, according to an update by reputed German journalist Christian Falk, the Gunners have approached the Spaniard’s entourage to discuss a possible move in the summer transfer window. Another report by Fichajes has revealed that Barcelona will aim to beat the competition to Williams’s signature in the coming months.
The rise and rise of Nico Williams
Nico Williams has established himself as one of the best young attackers in the world since breaking into the first-team squad at La Liga outfit Athletic Club. The 22-year-old has gone from strength to strength in the last few years, becoming a mainstay in the final third for his club and country.
While the Spanish international has not been at his best this season, he has contributed to 16 goals in 36 appearances across all competitions, finding the back of the net nine times and providing seven assists. Meanwhile, the youngster’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs, including Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona.
A man in demand
Arsenal’s interest in Nico Williams is understandable. The Gunners are scouring the market for a wide attacker heading into the summer transfer window amid their over-dependence on Bukayo Saka. So, the Athletic Club forward is a viable target for Arsenal, with the North London outfit approaching his entourage to discuss a possible move in the summer transfer window.
As for Bayern Munich, the Bavarian giants are eager to reinforce their offensive unit in the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding Leroy Sane and Kingsley Coman’s future. Meanwhile, Barcelona might part ways with Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati in the summer transfer window, thus leading to interest in the 22-year-old Spaniard.
With Arsenal already approaching Williams’s representatives to tentatively discuss a move for the summer transfer window, they might have overtaken Bayern Munich and Barcelona in the chase. Meanwhile, Caught Offside has claimed that the Spanish international will cost around €60-80 million, and it will be interesting to see where he lands in the coming months if he leaves Athletic Club.
