Nico Williams ‘open to Premier League move’ as Arsenal’s stance on signing new winger revealed

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Arsenal might have been handed a boost in their pursuit of signing Athletic Bilbao sensation Nico Williams.

The Gunners are under pressure to identify a Bukayo Saka replacement, as Arsenal lost their star player to injury.

Saka will be out of action for weeks with a hamstring tear, leaving Mikel Arteta short of resources going forward, not eased by Ethan Nwaneri’s injury.

Fortunately, the January transfer window is open for Arteta to exploit where he deems necessary, with Nico Williams being one long-term target Arsenal could be tempted to explore.

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Arsenal receive Nico Williams boost in Premier League admission

Arsenal have been linked to Williams for some time, with it said that Arteta is a real admirer of the Euro 2024 winner.

The issue surrounding the forward has always been his desire to remain at his boyhood club Athletic Bilbao, whom he represents alongside his brother.

Sporting a release clause of around £50m, the Spaniard could be an eye-watering bargain for a team to pounce on, with a boost now potentially entering the fold for Arsenal.

That’s according to TBR’s information, who understand that Williams is now open to a Premier League move as his dream of playing for Barcelona drifts away. 

The information is said to have left Arsenal feeling ‘excited’ by the prospect of signing the player, who would be the top-class attacker the Gunners so desperately need.

Arsenal stance on Nico Williams transfer revealed

Arsenal have never drifted far from talk regarding Williams’ next steps, with the North Londoners remaining on the youngster’s tail.

Following the news of the player being open to a Premier League move, sources close to Arsenal Insider shed some clarity on the Gunners’ stance.

Sources confirm that Arsenal like Williams ‘a lot’ and the club’s hierarchy are intrigued by the Spain international’s new stance on a possible Premier League transfer.

A possible move has been described as ‘staggeringly good value’ if Arsenal opt to pay the £50m release clause for the player, who has been a long-term target of Arteta.