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Arsenal revive Nico Williams interest after Bradley Barcola uncertainty and Morgan Rogers blow
A tempting release clause puts the World Cup winner withn the Gunners' reach ‼️#AFC #transfers
Will Nico Williams leave Athletic and join Arsenal?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Arsenal's pursuit of Nico Williams reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 87% probability of the striker making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Arsenal has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Nico Williams (24).
- Arsenal has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Nico Williams.
- Nico Williams is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current Arsenal squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Christos Tzolis)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Gabriel, Eberechi Eze)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Christos Tzolis)
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Gabriel, Piero Hincapié)
Arsenal eye summer move for Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams after initial talks
Andrea Berta, Arsenal’s sporting director, is understood to have met with Nico Williams’s agent, with the club heavily scouting the forward over the past two years
This is the contract that Nico Williams will demand to leave Athletic Club
The Spanish winger is in the sights of the best teams in the world.
Alternatives of Arsenal
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
77.6
87.1
|
Xavi Simons |
 Tottenham
|
€52.9M |
|
76.9
77.1
|
Leroy Sané |
 Galatasaray
|
€16.3M |
|
76.2
80.8
|
Morgan Rogers |
 Chelsea
|
€106M |
|
76.1
86.9
|
Antonio Nusa |
 RB Leipzig
|
€42.1M |
|
76.1
82.6
|
Diego Gómez |
 Brighton
|
€6.7M |
|
76.1
76.8
|
Christian Pulisic |
 Milan
|
€29.2M |
|
76.1
76.7
|
Chris Führich |
 Stuttgart
|
€11.2M |
|
75.8
79.3
|
Álex Baena |
 Atlético Madrid
|
€42.6M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Varela | 22-10-2026 | Report | |
| Nicolò Tresoldi | 21-10-2026 | Report | |
| Kevin Schade | 19-10-2026 | Report | |
| Andy Diouf | 15-10-2026 | Report | |
| Jarell Quansah | 08-10-2026 | Report | |
| Antonio Nusa | 07-10-2026 | Report | |
| Bradley Barcola | 10-08-2026 | Report | |
| Yan Diomande | 24-07-2026 | Report |
Nico Williams
F, M (L)
Skill: 73.8
Pot: 79.5
Team
Athletic
Athletic
Contracted Until
30 Jun 35
ETV
€67.3M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€50.5M – €84.1M
Who is Nico Williams?
Nico Williams (ESP) is a a wide playmaker and currently plays for Athletic. Nico Williams is 24 years old (2002/07/12). His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 11. Nico Williams has also been used as a classic winger and as an inside forward.
Nico Williams's current transfer value is between €50.5M and €84.1M. His last transfer was from Athletic Juv. B to Athletic in 2019.
Nico Williams latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
