Arsenal eyeing “big” summer with move for “world-class” Chelsea target on the agenda

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Mikel Merino of Arsenal scores his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal are looking to improve their attacking unit with the signing of Nico Williams from Athletic Club Bilbao during the summer transfer window.

According to a report from Sky Sports, Arsenal are planning a “big” summer when it comes to transfers, and they have identified the 22-year-old as a target. The report from Sky Sports adds that Chelsea are keen on the player as well.

Williams has established himself as a key player for club and country. He has 18 goal contributions this past season. There is no doubt that he would be an excellent acquisition for Arsenal and Chelsea. He has been labelled as a “world-class” player, and he could be a long-term asset for the two clubs. 

Williams has been linked with Liverpool as well.

Arsenal could use attacking depth

It will be interesting to see if Arsenal come forward with an offer to sign him. They need an upgrade on Gabriel Martinelli, who has been quite underwhelming this past season.

Williams will add pace, flair and goals from the left flank. He is versatile enough to operate on the right side of the attack as well.

The opportunity to move to the Premier League could be an exciting one for the player.

Chelsea could use Nico Williams

Nico Williams in action for Athletic Bilbao
Nico Williams in action for Athletic Bilbao (Photo by Ion Alcoba Beitia/Getty Images)

Similarly, Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in the world and they have secured Champions League qualification. They will be an attractive destination for most players, and it remains to be seen whether the Spanish International is keen on joining them. 

Both Arsenal and Chelsea need to improve their attacking unit if they want to fight for major trophies next season. Williams will add some much-needed unpredictability to their attacking unit. He is still quite young, and he will only improve with coaching and experience. He could develop into a top-class Premier League attacker with the right guidance. 

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5 Comments

  1. This story of Nico is becoming common and frustrating. If I were close to Arteta, I could’ve told him to convince Barcola, who can become our own Nico.What else,who ever knew Saliba could be our own Vigil?

  2. I’m with you Mark on this one, I don’t know how to get the message to Arteta, just sign Bradley Barcola, I have a feeling that guy will be a superstart, the fact that he’ll cost even less that all the wingers we’ve been link with makes me go crazy for not seeing us pursue his signature.

  3. The writer of this must be a Chelsea person for saying that Arsenal are going to a player Chelsea are going for or Chelsea are going for a player Arsenal are going for he must correct himself before I say something.

  4. Boring, this guy again. Getting sick of hearing Nico Williams linking to Arsenal, or other Prem clubs, for that matter. He demands huge wages which would affect a wage structure of many clubs. Besides, he is really overrated, and overhyped by media. I watched a Bilbao match against Man Untied. Williams were virtually non-existent. He wisely avoided to play in the 2nd leg. His valuation would have been nosedived if he did.

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