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Athletic Bilbao could be prepared to sell winger Nico Williams this summer, with several top European clubs — including Arsenal — monitoring the situation as speculation surrounding the Spain international intensifies, according to Fichajes.
Reports suggest the Basque club may be open to negotiating a transfer despite the 23-year-old signing a long-term contract in 2025 that runs until 2035. While the deal includes a release clause believed to be around €90-100 million, sources claim Athletic could consider offers below that figure if the player decides to pursue a new challenge.
Williams has developed into one of the most exciting attacking players in Spanish football since breaking into Athletic’s first team. Known for his explosive pace and dribbling ability, the winger has become a key figure for club and country, helping Spain win UEFA Euro 2024 and earning widespread recognition for his performances on the international stage.
His form has not gone unnoticed across Europe. Arsenal are among the clubs believed to be strongly interested in the winger as they look to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the 2026-27 season. Manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly keen on adding more pace and creativity to the flanks, and Williams is viewed as a player capable of making an immediate impact in the Premier League.
Interest is not limited to ARSENAL, however. Other English clubs — as well as several European sides — have also been linked with potential moves, suggesting a competitive transfer race could develop if Athletic formally signal a willingness to sell.
Athletic have historically been reluctant to part with key players, but reports indicate the club may now be more open to a deal should a substantial offer arrive in the upcoming transfer window.
Would Williams consider a move to Arsenal or the Premier League?
From a sporting perspective, the Premier League could be an attractive next step for Williams. The league’s fast-paced style and emphasis on wide attacking play would likely suit his strengths, particularly his speed and ability to take on defenders in one-on-one situations.
A move to ARSENAL specifically could hold strong appeal. Under Arteta, the club has built a young, technically gifted squad competing regularly at the top of English football and in European competitions. Williams would likely fit naturally into Arsenal’s attacking system, potentially forming part of a dynamic front line built around fluid wide players.
However, Williams has also spoken in the past about his strong emotional connection to Athletic Bilbao, citing the club’s family atmosphere and his relationship with teammates — including playing alongside his brother Iñaki Williams — as reasons for remaining loyal in previous transfer windows.
Ultimately, while a Premier League move could represent a major career step, the winger’s decision may come down to balancing ambition with loyalty to the club where he first made his name. If Athletic do decide to sell this summer, Williams is likely to become one of the most coveted attacking players on the transfer market.
ARSENAL HANDED LIVRAMENTO BOOST
Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento could be open to a summer move, with reported interest from the Toons Rivals including Chelsea and Arsenal, according to transfer claims from The Telegraph and recent reports.
The versatile right-back has emerged as one of the Premier League’s most intriguing defensive prospects, and with one of the most valuable young English defenders approaching the final years of his contract, his future is firmly under the spotlight.
Livramento joined Newcastle in 2023 in a £40 million deal from Southampton, where he had previously developed as a promising academy graduate before injury setbacks. Since moving to St James’ Park, he has become an important part of Eddie Howe’s squad but has also drawn attention from some of English football’s biggest clubs.
Reports suggest he is not opposed to a summer departure if a top club makes a concrete offer, though he remains content and professional at Newcastle. With his current contract running until 2028 and without renewal, Newcastle’s negotiating position could become increasingly vulnerable, possibly prompting a sale to maximise his transfer value.
Among the names linked with Livramento are Premier League heavyweights Chelsea and, historically, ARSENAL. Chelsea were mentioned as potential suitors in the Teamtalk piece, while wider rumour mill coverage in recent transfer windows has linked Manchester City and Arsenal with interest as well — though those links have varied in strength through different reports.
Opinion: Where Should Livramento Go?
If Livramento does depart Newcastle this summer, the decision over his next club will be pivotal for his career trajectory. A move to Chelsea could offer Premier League visibility and a chance to cement himself as a key part of a rebuilding side under new leadership.
Stamford Bridge might suit him tactically, and the opportunity to return to one of his former clubs could have emotional appeal. However, Chelsea’s defensive options are volatile, and competition for places could be fierce.
ARSENAL have one of the best defences in Europe and Mikel Arteta knows that he needs to sign players that will immediately challenge the stars that he already has in the side.
Staying at Newcastle may yet be the most sensible option for consistent first-team football and personal development under Eddie Howe. Newcastle’s recent push for European football and their project in the Premier League can provide both stability and competitive matches.
If he leaves, Livramento must be guaranteed regular minutes — otherwise he risks stagnation. A move abroad might also suit his development, but for now a stay at Newcastle or a carefully selected move to a club where he plays week in, week out looks like the best path for long-term growth at this stage of his career.
HAVERTZ TO MAKE BAYER RETURN?
Arsenal forward Kai Havertz is reportedly open to leaving the Emirates at the end of the season and making a surprise return to former club Bayer Leverkusen, according to sources cited by icfootballnews.
The German international, who began his professional career at Leverkusen before moving to Chelsea in 2020 and later joining Arsenal in 2023, has recently been at the centre of speculation regarding his long-term future in north London. Havertz spent four seasons with the Bundesliga side, making 118 appearances and scoring 36 goals before his big-money move to the Premier League.
The rumours have intensified following *ARSENAL*’s recent Champions League clash with Bayer Leverkusen, where Havertz scored a late penalty to secure a 1-1 draw for the Gunners in the first leg of their round-of-16 tie at the BayArena. The emotional return to his former home has sparked fresh talk about a potential reunion between the player and the German club.
Reports in Germany suggest that Leverkusen officials would be open to the idea of bringing Havertz back in the future, with sporting director Simon Rolfes said to have left the door open for a possible return. While no formal approach has been made, the Bundesliga champions are believed to be monitoring the situation closely.
Havertz’s time at ARSENAL has been mixed but productive. The versatile attacker has played both as a striker and attacking midfielder under manager Mikel Arteta, contributing important goals while also dealing with injury setbacks over the past year.
Despite those setbacks, Havertz has regained form in recent months and remains a key figure in Arteta’s attacking options. However, Arsenal’s ongoing squad evolution and the club’s continued pursuit of attacking reinforcements could potentially reshape the forward line ahead of the next transfer window.
For Leverkusen, a move for Havertz would represent a romantic homecoming. The German playmaker emerged from the club’s academy and became one of the Bundesliga’s brightest young talents before his departure six years ago.
His technical ability and leadership qualities made him a fan favourite at the BayArena, and a return would undoubtedly be welcomed by supporters.
At this stage, the reports remain speculative and ARSENAL have not indicated any desire to sell the player.
But with ARSENAL ready to let a few players depart the club in the summer, a move back to the Bundesliga could well be on the cards for the German star.
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