Athletic Club wing player Nico Williams is again one of the most coveted players in the summer transfer market, after he has become a target for Europe's Elite last year. The Spain International still has a release clause of € 60 million in its athletic contract, so if it can be persuaded to leave Bilbao, that will probably be an affordable fee for most European giants.
The side that is most closely connected to Williams is Arsenal. The London side recently appointed the former sports director of Atletico Madrid Andrea Berta, and the Italian has not wasted time by using his contact book from his time in Spain, nor in his work. According to FootmerCato, Berta held a meeting with Williams a few days ago, where they discussed a possible move to the Emirates for Williams.
Williams fiercely chased Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain last summer, but this year the parties that are more closely linked to him are, in addition to Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United. Recent reports say that Bayern Munich has decided not to act this summer in their interest in Williams, while he remains on the shortlist of Barcelona.
PSG signed Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli in January, and with Bradley Barcola in their team it also seems unlikely that they will pursue another winger that mainly works from the left. For Barcelona it remains a priority position, but with the output of Xavi Hernandez, Williams seems to have knocked down their list of priorities, and then there is considerable doubt about whether Barcelona can be great in the summer. Of course it cannot be excluded that Williams decides to stay another season if he does not receive the perfect offer, given his strong affection for the club he came through.
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