Arsenal are said to be heavily interested in Spanish winger, Nico Williams. They kept their tabs on him during his injury period and waited for his return. Now, the club is arranging requirements to set a breakthrough transfer for Nico.
Where could Nico Williams go next season?
As per reports, Spanish giant Barcelona are still interested in the Basque winger from a long time. But their main targeted positions for the next season are something else. The Catalunian club would want to invest in a centre back and a striker. After that, they will not have enough funds to buy Nico Williams.
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This gives Arsenal a green light in their pursuit of the Spain international. Arsenal are in the market to strengthen their left wing position. The future of their current wingers, Martinelli and Trossard are uncertain. Arsenal have scouted the Spanish talent for several years, and this summer they would want to secure his signature. The Gunners‘ director Andrea Berta is highly active in the market to add a left forward. The name of Nico Williams has a good reputation in the Arsenal board which includes Berta as well.
On the other hand, Williams has signed one of the longest contracts in the football world last year. His current deal runs upto 2035. The winger’s situation will attract huge attention in the summer. There is a release clause in his contract which is about €90 million. Any suitor who could agree personal terms and pay the clause will easily take Nico.
How has been Nico Williams recently?
Nico Williams plays for Spanish club Athletic Bilbao in La Liga. The Spanish forward is an out and out left winger. He is currently 23 years old and is still young. Nico has many years left in his career and so he would want to take a big celebrated move in the next season.
He is a player from the Basque region. The winger has devoted his early years of his football career to Athletic Bilbao and this is his 6th season. The 2025-26 season has been troublesome for Nico Williams. He has suffered with his fitness a lot and therefore has got to start a very few games. His most recent injury was in his groin. For that, he was out of the field for almost 2 months. Additionally, he also faced minor injuries in November, last year and in the starting of this year.
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But now Williams is back again. He is working hard to get back his full fitness. The forward has started to feature in the games to improve his match sharpness. Nico has already started to prepare for the World Cup. He is going to be the starting left winger and play a vital role for Spain national team if everything goes right. But questions about his next club have been asked again.
Key Statistic:
In this 2025-26 campaign, so far Nico Williams has 4 goals and 3 assists in 29 games for Athletic Bilbao in all competitions, as per Sofascore.
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What would Nico Williams do for Arsenal?
Arsenal are assessing alternative options too on that position. But Nico Williams remain one of their primary targets. Till date, he has 71 goal contributions in 195 games for the club. A fully fit Nico Williams is one of the best European wingers.
Arsenal would want to seal the deal for about £50million or more to bring him in Premier League. Bilbao will consider other strong bids and will not inhibit a departure from the club. And naturally, there are chances that other clubs would compete with Arsenal for Nico Williams.
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Subhabrata Pal
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