Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed his fans. (Photo: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Arsenal is interested in signing athletic club Bilbao attacker Nico Williams at the end of the season.
According to a report by Fichajes, they are ready to pay a release clause of 58 million euros (£50 million) over the summer. The Spanish winger has established himself as one of the best attackers in La Liga and has the quality to do well in the Premier League.
The 22-year-old has 11 goals and seven assists in all competitions this season. Williams is also linked to Liverpool.
He was able to prove that it was a quality acquisition of Arsenal, and he was able to help them improve in the future. He was versatile enough to operate anywhere across the front 3, allowing him to form quality partnerships with the likes of Gabriel Martinelli and Buka Yozaka.
The reported release clause may seem like a premium now, but the players were young enough to improve further, and were able to establish themselves as Arsenal’s world-class performer. He was able to justify his investment in the near future.
The player has received high praise across Europe, with former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney likening him to a young Cristiano Ronaldo last year. He also named the Spanish attacker “exceptional.”
Arsenal could help Nico Williams improve further
Arsenal has done well to groom talented young players, allowing Spain International to help develop into world-class players. It will be interesting to see if the player is enthusiastic about moving.
Athletic Club Bilbao cannot stop players from leaving if Arsenal decides to pay the release clause. This move can then lead to player decisions.
Arsenal is one of the largest clubs in the world, and they compete for the league title and the Champions League. The opportunity to play for them is extremely exciting for young attackers. He would want to win a major trophy, and Arsenal was able to offer him the opportunity.