Arsenal on football highlightspole to sign elite €100m forward who’s better than Yan Diomande – report
James Holland Arsenal have reportedly been handed a winger boost
Arsenal are the English side ‘leading the race’ for Athletic Club star Nico Williams, according to a report.
Arsenalmade an approach for Williams last summer, only for the winger to prioritise talks with Barcelona instead. Barca were confident about signing Williams but he made headlines in July when he signed a colossal new 10-year contract to remain at Athletic.
Injuries have prevented Williamsfrom having the desired impact in LaLiga this season, though he could still be a major topic of the next transfer window.
As per Football Insider, Arsenal are frontrunners to bring him to the Premier League this summer.
Williams’ blockbuster deal at Athletic has not ended all speculation about an exit, as it includes an £87million (€100m) exit clause.
Having failed to land the Spain international in the past, the report tips Mikel Arteta’s side to return with a new attempt at the end of the season.
READ: Premier League player power rankings: Rice top again after Fernandes’ Newcastle headloss
Transfer insider Graeme Bailey reported for TEAMtalk on February 16 that Arsenal are primed to battle Barca for Williams.
Both clubs have been told he is once again ready to consider his next move away from Athletic.
RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande is another winger Arsenal are considering as a replacement for Gabriel Martinelli on the left flank.
Diomande is having a better season than Williams, but the latter would still be the superior signing for Arsenal.
He has more experience at the top level and a much larger base of work to analyse. Williams was devastating at Euro 2024, scoring in the final as Spain beat England.
READ MORE: What are Arsenal actually good at? Winning football matches, idiots…
Diomande certainly has elite potential, but he is still a raw talent.
Coincidentally, the Ivory Coast ace is valued at €100m/£87m, just like Williams.
Real Madrid are long-term fans of Williams and may look to rival Arsenal and Barca for his signature, should a move become a concrete possibility.
If Arsenal miss out on Williams and Diomande, then they could stay in the Premier League when looking for their next left-wing option.
Numerous outlets have reported on their interest in Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United.
A difference in valuation would need to be sorted before that transfer could be completed. Arsenal rate Gordon at around the £75m mark, whereas Newcastle have been tipped to demand £95m.
The Englishman is enjoying a great season, having notched 15 goals and five assists in 40 appearances so far.
It must be noted that nine of those goals have been penalties, which makes his record less impressive. But the fact Gordon has scored all nine penalties he has taken this campaign demonstrates his composure, something Martinelli lacks.
READ NEXT: Arsenal-baiting manager is ‘spanner’; he’s far worse than Mikel Arteta
Arsenal Nico Williams
Related Articles
Joe Williams
Reliable journalist confirms ‘preferred’ Salah successor as Liverpool ‘fight’ Newcastle for striker
Liverpool are lining up a move for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande as one of their ‘top three preferred successors’ to Mohamed Salah.
Liverpool Mohamed Salah Joe Williams
Jacobs reveals seven Liverpool summer targets as the Reds line up ‘two wingers’
Liverpool are likely to attempt to sign two new wingers in the summer as Ben Jacobs reveals seven targets for three positions.
Liverpool Anthony Gordon Joe Williams
Man Utd ‘launch offensive’ for Arsenal target as INEOS prepare to pay £87m release clause
Man Utd are ready to pay Athletic Bilbao €100m (£87m) to trigger Nico Williams’ release clause, according to reports.
Manchester United Nico Williams James Holland
Liverpool edge closer to two world-leading signings as stunning £146m outlay planned
Arne Slot’s side have received a lift in their bid to sign an elite winger, while the price of a second top target has reportedly dropped
Liverpool Alessandro Bastoni Subhankar Mondal
Liverpool ‘willing to pay’ record-breaking fee for ‘nightmare’ winger as Gakpo looks doomed – report
The defending Premier League champions are keen on bringing a Spanish winger to Anfield, and it could spell the end for the Dutchman
Liverpool Nico Williams James Holland
Liverpool accelerate spectacular £86.5m signing as FSG ‘encouraged’ to make ‘early move’
The in-form forward is on the radars of Real Madrid and PSG, though Liverpool could make a stunning move for him first, a report has revealed
Liverpool Yan Diomande
Latest Football News
Tottenham player-manager one of seven interim ‘options’ to replace Igor Tudor
Ben Davies Harry Redknapp
Tottenham next manager timeframe revealed after Tudor exit as ‘Spurs man’ backed
Igor Tudor
Tottenham confirm Igor Tudor exit and tease ‘new Head Coach’
Igor Tudor Roberto De Zerbi
‘Not Harvard English’ – Toni Kroos confused by Geordie accent as brother Felix hails Newcastle ‘summer’
Toni Kroos
Hungary manager hits out at Arne Slot ‘nonsense’ after telling Liverpool boss ‘not to interfere’
Arne Slot Mailbox
Man Utd ‘in purgatory’ under Carrick as Klopp ‘logic’ dispels top replacement doubts
Michael Carrick
Carrick in or out? Man Utd would be stupid to rush manager decision
Michael Carrick Popular
Rashford, Foden, Gordon to Liverpool proposed as Salah debate rages on
Mohamed Salah Popular
Mo Salah is no Luis Suarez; the Liverpool fan verdict is in
Mohamed Salah Popular Premier League Table Full Table
#
TEAM
P
W
D
L
GD
PTS
View More
Mediawatch
Arsenal star ‘called out’ as Spurs handed ‘huge boost’ and World Cup ‘nightmare’ emerges
Viktor Gyokeres
Arsenal face summer ‘transfer conundrum’ as Mo Salah ‘dream club’ revealed
Mohamed Salah Popular
Salah exit prompts ‘genuine concern’ about Premier League as two Liverpool mysteries solved
Mo Salah Popular
Arsenal season starting to unravel as ‘injury crisis’ hits at ‘worst possible time’
Copyright Notice: The content of this article is contributed by Internet users. The views only represent the author. This site only provides information storage services and does not own ownership or bear relevant legal responsibilities. If you find any suspected infringement or illegal content, please contact us. We will delete it immediately after verification.