Arsenal’s pursuit of Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams has resurfaced this summer, with the Spanish international currently representing his country at the 2026 World Cup.
The 23-year-old is once again being linked with a move away from Bilbao, and the Gunners are among the clubs paying close attention to his situation.
Arsenal had previously registered a strong interest in Williams and remain keen to add quality to their left flank ahead of next season.
According to TEAMtalk, Manchester United and Liverpool are also clubs to watch as Williams begins reassessing his future with the Basque club.
Williams enjoyed a high-profile rise to prominence but endured a relatively quiet domestic campaign, finishing with just six goals and three assists in La Liga last season.
That dip in form has done little to dull the interest from top clubs, who continue to see the winger as a potentially transformative signing.
It is slightly surprising that the transfer talk has resurfaced given Williams signed a remarkable ten-year contract with Athletic Club not that long ago.
Some observers have suggested there may be a degree of exaggeration involved, with football agents often keen to generate headlines and manufacture market interest around their clients.
The timing of the speculation, during a major international tournament, does raise questions about whether this is genuine transfer movement or simply noise designed to attract suitors.
Williams was outstanding for Spain during their triumphant Euro 2024 campaign, and a repeat of that form at the World Cup this summer would inevitably draw attention from Europe’s biggest clubs.
Arsenal may find that Williams becomes a more realistic option later in the transfer window if their primary left-flank targets prove difficult to sign.
For now, the best thing Williams can do is let his performances on the pitch do the talking and allow any transfer decisions to follow naturally from there.
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