Athletic Club star Nico Williams is ready to activate a large summer transfer battle to sign him in 2025.
The Spain International was openly chased by Barcelona after its UEFA Euro 2024 title win with La Roja last summer.
Despite the pressure to sell him to their Catalan rivals, Athletic Club kept the pressure through and held their possession for the 2024/25 campaign.
However, the incoming months are expected to see a new wave of speculation during his future, whereby Arsenal is said to be ready to activate his release clause of € 58 million.
The Gunners could be willing to pay more than the clause in the summer to secure more favorable payment conditions, so that they can structure payments during the duration of Williams's potential contract, instead of paying the full amount in advance.
That is an opening that is being investigated in London and Bilbao, because the two clubs are looking for a solution that benefits all parties involved.
The current Premier League leaders Liverpool also follow Williams JR as an option, but they would be said to be behind Arsenal in the race for the 22-year-old.
Left to the Premier League continue to grow in the direction of Williams, but the situation is far from resolved if Barcelona tries to stay in the race.
According to reports from the boat room, Barcelona are ready to match the release clause, but they are unable to match the salary package supplied by Arsenal.
However, the crucial aspect remains aimed at the personal preference of Williams, who is still at Barcelona, despite their failures to bring him to the club in 2024.
That link between the player and Barcelona is a key factor and despite the fact that he behind the financial race, Williams wants his iconic move to the Camp Nou, but that may not be enough to seal a movement.
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