Arsenal have a big advantage in the Nico Williams case
Arsenal are taking the chance to sign Nico Williams after Barcelona failed to meet the star's financial demands, opening the door for the Gunners.
This summer, both Arsenal and Barcelona were chasing Athletic Bilbao youngster Nico Williams. However, while Barcelona backed down due to financial issues, Arsenal remained determined and continued to pursue the target. Despite having signed Raheem Sterling on loan from Chelsea, Mikel Arteta still sees Nico Williams as an important addition to strengthen the team's attack.
Williams, 22, has established himself in La Liga. Last season, he scored eight goals and provided 19 assists, demonstrating his creativity and efficiency in attack. He has continued his impressive form this season, with two goals and two assists, making him one of the most sought-after wingers in Spain.
With a €65m release clause in his contract, Arsenal are ready to trigger the deal to bring Williams to the Emirates Stadium. This is easily within the Gunners' financial capacity, while Barcelona are having difficulty because Williams' salary demands of €9-10m/year are too high for them to pay.
Barcelona sporting director Deco has admitted that the Catalan club wanted to sign Williams in the summer transfer window, but when Nico failed to show enough interest, they were forced to turn to Dani Olmo, who they felt was a better fit for the current squad.
Now, Arsenal have a golden opportunity to sign Williams without much competition. Mikel Arteta is looking for a young, dynamic and creative player like Nico to help Arsenal maintain their Premier League title race. If the deal goes through, Nico Williams will become a quality addition to the team's attack, helping the Gunners move closer to winning major trophies.
