Arsenal have renewed contact with Athletic Club regarding a potential transfer for winger Nico Williams, according to TEAMtalk. The Gunners are seeking to bolster their attacking options on the left side and have turned back to Williams following setbacks in pursuing other targets.
Sporting director Andrea Berta has initiated discussions with representatives for the Spain international as Arsenal evaluate the feasibility of signing one of Europe’s most promising wide players. Williams recently played a role in Spain’s World Cup final victory, coming off the bench to assist the winning goal with a clever header.
The 23-year-old’s 2023-24 club season was hampered by injuries, limiting him to 20 LaLiga starts, but he regained fitness in time to contribute to Spain’s international success. He previously attracted interest from Barcelona, ultimately signing a new long-term contract with Athletic Club, but that agreement reportedly includes a release clause of approximately £77 million.
Arsenal’s pursuit of Williams comes after missing out on Morgan Rogers, who joined Chelsea, and facing increasing competition for Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola. The North London club are looking for a player who can provide pace, directness, and creativity on the left flank, and Berta believes Williams fits that profile, having recorded 74 goal contributions in 199 appearances for Bilbao.
Spanish sources suggest Williams would be open to a move to the Premier League, viewing Arsenal as an attractive destination if he decides to leave Athletic Club. While Arsenal are considering multiple attacking targets, Williams has re-emerged as a key priority as they aim to finalize their summer transfer business.
