Arsenal are in talks with Nico Williams’ agent and are ready to match the release clause to sign the player from Athletic Club this month. Williams has been a long-term target for the Gunners. They tried to sign the 22-year-old in the summer after his heroics helped Spain to Euro 2024 glory.

Arsenal maintain an interest in Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams, with the 22-year-old within the club’s transfer budget, according to the Daily Mail . The player has been linked with Arsenal since the summer, but, despite speculation over his future, he stayed with Bilbao.