Arsenal are interested to sign a young winger this summer. Mikel Arteta already has one name on top of priority list. But, Gunners have now received blow as German giants have joined the race.
Gunners are headed for a busy summer window where attacking reinforcements are the top priority of the club. They are set to sign a striker and a winger. As for striker, they have Alexander Isak and Benjamin Sesko as top priorities.
Arsenal have Nico Williams as the top winger target. They tried to sign him last summer but the deal was not able to reach advanced stages. But, the deal is likely to get completed this time as the Spaniard is open to move away.
Earlier, there were reports that Williams has given green light to his representatives to hold talks with Gunners. This would have came as a big boost for Arsenal fans. But now, there is one more twist in the saga as German giants have joined the race.
Bayern Munich join Arsenal in race for Nico Williams
According to Christian Falk, Bayen Munich are interested in Nico Williams. The German giants are set to part ways with many of their current players. As of now, all Leroy Sane, Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry are linked with exit.
Williams has a €58 million release clause in his current contract. Athletic Club are likely to demand all of that to be paid fully in summer. Bayern can easily afford that and hence them joining the race will he a major blow for Arsenal.
Gunners will not give-up without a fight as they are keen to land Williams. They also have interest in Leroy Sane whereas Matheus Cunha is also linked with the club. The transfer activity from North London is likely to speed-up after the appointment of new sporting director.
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