Arsenal leads in signing winger Nico Williams

Arsenal looks to be in a strong position to sign their top target, winger Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao. Reports suggest that Arsenal is ahead of other clubs, including Bayern Munich, in the race for the young Spanish talent. Christian Falk from BILD stated that Bayern cannot pursue Williams seriously at the moment. They need to sell another player first, likely Kingsley Coman, who has drawn interest from Tottenham. If Spurs secure Coman, it could give Bayern the green light to bid for Williams, complicating Arsenal's efforts. Williams, 22, has had a successful season with nine goals and seven assists. His performance at Euro 2024 further highlighted his potential, making him a sought-after player. Arsenal can activate his release clause, set at €58 million (£48.7 million), though his salary expectations are believed to be high. If Arsenal cannot sign Williams, they are also considering Liverpool's Luis Diaz, but he remains their second choice. Arsenal aims to strengthen its attack and hopes to finalize a deal soon.