Arsenal is interested in signing athletic club wing Nico Williams, but the Gunners are confronted
Arsenal Transfer -target Nico Williams insists that he is “super happy” at Athletic Club and has made it clear that he is not thinking about a summer transfer at the moment. The winner of the Euro 2024 has long been admired by Mikel Arteta, while Barcelona, ​​Bayern Munich and Chelsea also like to be the 22-year-old. Newly appointed Arsenal sports director Andrea Berta has recently held private conversations with the representatives of Williams, while the Italian seems to lay the foundation prior to a potential transfer. But speaking on the semi-final first stage on Thursday in the first stage of the League against Manchester United, Williams confirmed his dedication to his current club.
Williams said: “The dream is to lift the trophy of the champion on San Mames. I have the opportunity to write history in this club. The dream never ends. I am 100 percent focused on tomorrow, to reach the final and win it.” I don't want to look further. I am super happy here and feel good. I always wanted to feel important here. This is a 10/10 season for me. “Athletic Club wants to tie Williams to a new lucrative contract, but it is unlikely that she will receive Starlet for the Spain star in the coming months. Amorim.
In the meantime, Athletic Club has claimed Ernesto Valverde that he hopes that Williams will stay in the Basque Country for many years. He said about his attacking whizz: “He had a very good season and there has been some speculation. We hope that he will be with us next season and many years because we want the best players.” Barcelona tried to create Wiggle room within their transfer budget to sign the 22-year-old last summer, but Williams chose to stay with Athletic Club. However, Barca's interest has not declined and the exciting Dribbler remains the dream drawing of the club, provided that Williams indicates that he is ready to try a new chapter in his career. Arsenal is supposed to focus their efforts on conquering a new striker, but they are also open to strengthening their broad options with Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard who attract the Saudi Pro League.
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