Arsenal plotting shock late swoop for Nico Williams as Gunners consider activating Spain star's release clause

by n8rngtd.top · 12/12/2025

Arsenal are considering a late summer move for Athletic Club winger Nico Williams and are said to be willing to trigger his £48m release clause.

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WHAT HAPPENED?

According to The Independent, Arsenal are considering a late move to sign Williams from Athletic Club but face a challenge to convince him to make the move. The winger has a £48 million ($63m) release clause and the Gunners are willing to pay it, although Williams' current preference is said to be remaining in Spain.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE

While Williams is said to harbour a long-term ambition to play for Barcelona, he rejected the club earlier this summer. He appears determined to remain in Bilbao, and that presents a significant hurdle for Arsenal to overcome.
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Arsenal have been left frustrated throughout the majority of this summer window as they have failed to sign a new No.9, despite that being Mikel Arteta's preference at the beginning of the summer. Alexander Isak was a target but Newcastle had no desire to do a deal.

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WHAT NEXT?

Arsenal are said to be willing to change their approach if they cannot agree a deal for Williams. Atalanta's Ademola Lookman is considered an alternative option.

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