Arsenal are now confident of securing a deal to sign a new forward ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Gunners will be looking to build on a phenomenal 2025/2026 season, which saw them lift the Premier League title after years of heartbreak.
Arsenal also reached the Champions League final, but were knocked out by Paris Saint-Germain on penalties.
The summer transfer window is an opportunity for the north London club to build on what they've already achieved, and Mikel Arteta will undoubtedly be hoping to go one better in the Champions League.
Adding to their forward line could be one of Arsenal's priorities, especially if they want to compete among the best in Europe.
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According to a report from TEAMtalk, Arsenal are confident they can sign Athletic Club winger Nico Williams during the summer transfer window.
Williams is believed to be keen on a move to the Premier League, with the Gunners firmly in the hunt to secure his signature.
Arsenal have been admirers of Williams since 2024, and they've been given fresh hope of signing him in the coming months, as he aims to use the World Cup to platform himself.
Williams is considered Arteta's 'dream' signing for the upcoming window, but it remains to be seen whether they can convince Athletic Club to part ways.
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Williams Could be Game-Changer for Arsenal
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Securing the signature of Williams from Athletic Club in the summer transfer window could be a game-changing move from the Gunners.
Williams, who has been described as 'absolutely frightening', reportedly has a release clause of around £87 million, which you'd expect Arsenal would be willing to pay for a guaranteed starter at left wing.
The Gunners may be hoping to negotiate that fee down with Athletic Club, but either way, it's a player Arsenal need to go all out for.
Arteta doesn't have an elite-level left-sided attacker in his squad, and Williams certainly has the potential to reach the top.