Arsenal fans were amazed by Nico Williams’ performance in Spain’s Nations League win over the Netherlands.
Despite there being 14 Arsenal players on international duty in March, it was another star who caught the eye of thousands.
If there’s one player Mikel Arteta will be eyeing until the summer transfer window opens, it’s Nico Williams.
The Athletic Bilbao ace has been on the Gunners’ radar for some time, with Arsenal said to be in the race to sign Williams at the end of the season.
Arteta is a big admirer of Williams, who hasn’t just won over the Arsenal manager with his performances.
Arsenal fans make Nico Williams transfer demand
On X, Arsenal fans far and wide reacted to the Spain winger’s brilliance in the Nations League against the Netherlands, with many sending a clear transfer message.
“Nico Williams is the perfect replacement of Trossard who will compete with Gabi…it is very simple,” one supporter said.
Others could already see the vision of the tricky Euro 2024 winner at the Emirates, “Nico Williams at Arsenal. I will love it.”
While the 22-year-old didn’t score against the Netherlands, other areas of his game impressed Arsenal fans.
“Nico Williams has been excellent defensively tonight. Arteta must be buzzing watching this display,” a fan said with regard to the boss’ desire to sign the player.
Another mentioned Arteta’s thoughts on Williams, “Yh Arteta fair enough, bring Nico Williams. I see the vision.”
“Seen enough bro, get me Nico Williams @Arsenal.”
With Andrea Berta set to arrive as sporting director, there are already high hopes for the summer transfer window, prompting fans to imagine Williams arriving at the Emirates.
“Nico Williams and Bukayo Saka wing partnership is dangerous icl its looking long for the rest if we get him.”
Another fan shared his high hopes for the winger, “Nico Williams has the exact kind of transitional inevitability that Arsenal lack right now.”
“Nico Williams is a future Ballon d’Or winner at Arsenal,” a supporter predicted, urging those in N5 to get the transfer over the line.
How good was Nico Williams against the Netherlands?
It’s been a bright international break for Williams, who scored in Spain’s opening game against the Netherlands before charming for 117 minutes of action most recently.
| Nico Williams vs the Netherlands |
| 3 key passes |
| 2 big chances created |
| 3 shots on target |
| 4 completed dribbles |
| 7 duel wins |
| 2 tackles |
As Arsenal fans communicated, the winger has the skillset that Arteta desperately needs to add to his squad, as his performance showcased.
Strength in duels, creative nous and being a villain for defenders in take-on scenarios, Williams sent the Gunners another transfer message with his displays for Spain.
The Spaniard could be the first name that Arteta passes to Berta when he arrives at the Emirates, an action that would delight the majority of fans.
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