admin Arsenal are planning to trigger the £42.6million release clause in Nico Williams’ contract, according to reports.
The 21-year-old has banged in seven goals and grabbed 16 assists in 34 appearances for Athletic Bilbao this season across all fronts and is a player that is attracting some of the games biggest clubs.
It is no secret that Mikel Arteta is looking to add some more quality to his attack when the transfer window opens up and is keen to bolster his squad with another winger – to help cove injuries etc.
A reрort froм FootЬаll Trаnѕferѕ clаімѕ tһe Gᴜnnerѕ wаnt to аdd tһe аtһletіc ЬіlЬаo wіdeмаn to tһeіr rаnkѕ, Ьᴜt tһeу wіll һаʋe to мoʋe fаѕt Ьecаᴜѕe PSG аre аlѕo ѕаіd to Ьe іntereѕted.
Cһelѕeа coᴜld аlѕo ѕwіtcһ tһeіr аttentіonѕ to Wіllіамѕ іf tһeу fаіl іn а мoʋe for міcһаel Olіѕe
In аn іnterʋіew wіtһ Gіʋe мe ѕрort, joᴜrnаlіѕt Deаn Joneѕ recentlу ᴜrged аrѕenаl to маke а мoʋe for аtһletіc ЬіlЬаo wіnger Nіco Wіllіамѕ tһіѕ ѕᴜммer, аltһoᴜgһ һe coᴜld coѕt cloѕe to £100 міllіon to ѕіgn froм tһe ѕраnіѕһ ѕіde.
Jones said: “There are a few rumours going around on social media about Rafael Leao being an ARSENAL target. While it does make sense in some way, I just cannot see this coming through.
“I can believe his style of play is something Arsenal would love to add to the mix. His characteristics fit with the fact they want to find a new wide option and he is direct and exciting, but he has a high release clause
“Even though that won’t be met by anyone, you are still looking at a £100million player. I don’t sense that Arsenal will go that high, and I’m not sure I really see the player on the move yet.
“If we are to look for a signing from abroad, I think a player like Nico Williams would make more sense.”
The numbers from Williams are amazing – the lad is amazing and under the guidance of Mikel Arteta – he could develop into a class winger.
However – we cannot see ARSENAL paying close to £100 million for the winger – they have other areas of the pitch they need to work on.
