Arsenal set to battle for €58m Nico Williams with Barcelona transfer ‘unlikely’ for Spain Euro 2024 hero after Joan Laporta declaration leaves Blaugrana players ‘disappointed’
Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly set to battle for €58m (£49m/$63m) Nico Williams with a Barcelona transfer “unlikely” for the Spain Euro 2024 hero.
According to The Athletic, the Gunners have identified Williams as their first-choice transfer target should they decide to strengthen their options on the wing. Nevertheless, the deal remains complicated as the Athletic Club star’s hefty release clause must be paid in full upfront, which might require Arsenal to offload some of their current forwards to create both space and funds for the transfer.
Chelsea, on the other hand, have been monitoring his progress and “laying the groundwork” for a potential transfer for some time. They feel optimistic about their chances but remain aware of the stiff competition from Barcelona and the player’s possible preference to stay in La Liga.
