Arsenal ‘seriously considering’ signing £50m star in 2025, Gunners believe they're ‘frontrunners’ in the race

Arsenal are ‘critically contemplating’ signing Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams subsequent 12 months, as per GiveMeSport.

The Gunners determined to strengthen the midfield and the backline by signing Mikel Merino and Riccardo Calafiori within the just lately concluded summer time window.

Neto additionally joined the membership from AFC Bournemouth on deadline day to exchange Aaron Ramsdale. Nevertheless, the North London membership have been reportedly additionally eager on signing Williams to bolster the flanks.

However, the ahead finally opted to stay at San Mamés so Arsenal signed Raheem Sterling from Chelsea on a season-long mortgage deal on deadline day.

However, GiveMeSport states that the Chelsea star has joined on a short-term foundation and Arsenal are planning to signal a youthful winger subsequent 12 months. The North London membership are ‘critically contemplating’ buying Williams and the participant hasn’t dominated out a transfer to the Emirates Stadium.

Williams to Arsenal

The 22-year-old’s excessive wage demand was one of many causes that Arsenal didn’t choose to formalise their curiosity in signing him this summer time however they’re hoping that they’ll handle to steer him to affix subsequent 12 months.

The Spaniard has a £50m launch clause in his present contract so the Gunners must splash an enormous monetary package deal to finalise the operation.

GMS states that Barcelona are additionally eager on signing him and Mikel Arteta’s facet are adamant that they’re presently the ‘frontrunners’ forward of the Blaugrana on this race.

Williams is a left-winger by traits however can also be comfy enjoying on the alternative facet. He has already established himself as the most effective forwards in La Liga and has additionally showcased his qualities on the worldwide stage, serving to Spain win the European Championship.

Refreshing the frontline could be the precise resolution to constantly discover success going ahead and including competitors for locations would assist enhance the present group of gamers. So, signing a brand new winger could be a shrewd resolution and Williams could be an important coup in the event that they buy him.

Nevertheless, it’ll be fascinating to see whether or not the North London membership finally choose to make a concrete method to safe his signature subsequent 12 months.