Arsenal consider £77m deal for Spain winger Nico Williams

Arsenal have revived their pursuit of Spanish international winger Nico Williams, with club officials exploring a potential move to trigger the player's 77 million pound release clause. The Premier League champions are seeking to strengthen their attacking options after winning their first league title in 22 years, and have turned their focus to the Athletic Club star following setbacks in other transfer pursuits.

Sporting director Andrea Berta has held discussions regarding the 24-year-old's availability, according to reports. Williams, who helped Spain win the 2026 World Cup by providing the assist for Ferran Torres's extra-time winning goal in the final against Argentina, is seen as a marquee target for the left flank. His contract with Athletic Club, signed last summer, includes the stipulated release clause, a figure reported to be within Arsenal's financial reach.

The renewed interest comes after Arsenal missed out on other primary targets. The club had been linked with Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, but he is now set to join Chelsea in a record-breaking deal. Uncertainty also surrounds the potential acquisition of Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola, who is attracting...