Links to Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams have been reported but a move for him is unlikely given the finances needed – especially in wages – to bring him to the Emirates.

Williams was one of Barca's top targets this summer, but after a well-publicised pursuit, the winger ultimately decided to snub all the interest in his services in favour of staying put. Arsenal was also interested in him.

Arsenal have been linked with a move for Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams in recent months. Williams has a £48m release clause in his current deal, which is considered a bargain for many clubs. He is understood to be Arsenal's top target heading into the final week of the transfer window.

Arsenal have given up in pursuit of their top transfer target Nico Williams.

Arsenal are considering a late summer move for Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams and are said to be willing to trigger his £48m release clause.

Nico Williams has reportedly emerged as a top transfer target for Arsenal. The winger impressed during Euro 2024 and has a £48 million release clause. However, he is currently reluctant to leave Athletic Bilbao.

Arsenal have emerged as a preferred target for Nico Williams going into the last week of the transfer window. Reports from The Independent suggest that Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is keen to increase the options in his forward line. Williams is valued at €70m in the market, and Arsenal may need to wait for a major move to secure him.

Arsenal have chased the Spain star this summer but have been unable to prise him away from the Bilbao outfit. They will be studying developments closely and hoping Barcelona are unable to strike a deal.

Nico Williams has attracted interest from Arsenal due to his €58m (£49m) release clause.

Nico Williams was Arsenal’s first-choice option, but he looks set to stay at Athletic Club until at least 2025.

Arsenal had shown interest in signing Nico Williams, with a release clause of €58m (£48.95m). However, it is now expected that Williams will remain at Athletic Club barring a last-minute change of decision.

Nico Williams has rejected interest from Arsenal to stay with Athletic Club. Arsenal were keen on striking a deal.

Nico Williams has decided to remain with Athletic Club next season despite interest from Arsenal, Chelsea, and Barcelona.

Nico Williams has been linked with a move to Arsenal this summer. However, multiple stories in Spain have cast doubt on his willingness to move this summer. Arsenal has been desperate to acquire the player.

Arsenal are prepared to battle Barcelona for the signing of Athletic Club winger Nico Williams. Arsenal continue to hold out hope they can land Williams.

A new forward is also believed to be on the wish list for Arsenal, who are known admirers of Athletic Club winger Nico Williams.

Arsenal is known to be an admirer of Nico Williams. Athletic Club manager Ernesto Valverde has stated that he does not believe the player wants to leave the club this summer.

Nico Williams is being pursued by Arsenal as one of the stars of the European Championship.

Both Chelsea and Arsenal are willing to bid for Nico Williams, whose release clause is 58 million euros. Arsenal dreams of strengthening their forward line with the signing of the Spanish international.

Nico Williams has a €58m buyout clause.

Nico Williams has a contract with Athletic until June 2027. Despite the club's confidence that he will stay at least until the next season, there is significant interest from Arsenal. The transfer may be influenced by his release clause, which is less than 60 million euros.

Arsenal have been chasing the winger from the Premier League, and while Barcelona are firmly in pole position, Arsenal still stand a legitimate chance of landing the 22-year-old attacker if the deal with Barcelona becomes complicated.

FootballTransfers exclusively revealed that Arsenal are willing to trigger Nico Williams' release clause. The winger has a release clause of around €55 million in his contract.

Arsenal remain in the race to sign Nico Williams. Despite rumors suggesting Arsenal might not move for him due to wage demands, they are still considered a player in the race.

Arsenal would have to make Nico Williams one of their two highest earners if they are to sign him from Athletic Club this summer.

Arsenal are ready to match the release clause of €55 million to sign Nico Williams. However, Mikel Arteta faces a potential revolt from within the club over the deal due to wage concerns. Nico Williams' wage would be the biggest at the club if he were to move to the Emirates, with only Kai Havertz commanding a greater salary.

Arsenal discussed Nico Williams a few months ago.

Arsenal have been following Nico Williams and are ready to trigger his €55 million release clause. The Gunners are waiting in the wings to step in for the player.

Arsenal are ready to step up their pursuit of Athletic Club winger Nico Williams in the hope of beating Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona to his signature.

Nico Williams is on Arsenal's shortlist, but his high wage demands could deter the club from pursuing a deal.

On the wing Athletic Club’s Nico Williams has emerged as a leading candidate for Arsenal.

Arsenal have been linked with Nico Williams, but the club is prioritizing a move for Michael Olise.