Mikel Arteta Eyes £20m Transfer Boost to Secure Nico Williams
Arsenal can finalize the transfer of Nico Williams by offloading one of their players this week.
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Nico Williams is undoubtedly the dream summer acquisition for many Arsenal supporters. His stellar performance for Spain at Euro 2024 has only increased his appeal.
Williams showcased his talent on the European stage, scoring the opening goal in the final against England in Berlin, thanks to a pass from Lamine Yamal. He also netted in the 4-1 victory over Georgia in the last 16 and contributed an assist during the tournament.
With an impressive passing accuracy of 89.67%, Williams excelled in the left forward role for the champions.
According to football.london, Arsenal has been keeping an eye on Williams, who has a €58million (£49million) release clause. Despite the Gunners’ interest, Williams’ current club remains hopeful of retaining him at San Mamés Stadium.
Williams has frequently addressed his future. During Euro 2024, he remarked, “It’s always good to hear interest from big clubs; it means I’m doing my job well. Every kid dreams of catching the eye of top teams.”
Mikel Arteta and Arsenal highly value Williams, whose versatility makes him a perfect fit for Arteta’s system, which favors players capable of performing in various positions. Williams even played on the right side in the final against England, assisting Yamal in creating an overload against Luke Shaw.
Arsenal faces competition from Barcelona for the 22-year-old, with Barca reportedly concerned about the Gunners’ pursuit.
To comply with Financial Fair Play and Profit and Sustainability Rules, Arsenal might need to sell players to fund new signings. Selling a player for “pure profit” could facilitate this.
Reports indicate that West Ham United is interested in signing Reiss Nelson this summer, with Teamtalk claiming Nelson has “agreed” on terms for a move. Nelson, likely to have a limited role at Arsenal, could be sold for around £15million to £20million. He is reportedly eager to finalize the deal before Arsenal departs for their pre-season tour of the United States on Sunday, providing West Ham with a brief window to complete the transfer.
