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Arsenal can now sign forward compared to Wilfried Zaha for £43m as release clause emerges

Billy Meyers

Thu 7 March 2024 12:45, UK

Arsenal have now received a boost in their pursuit of Athletic Bilbao No.11 Nico Williams as rumours of a release clause emerge.

It was Fabrizio Romano who provided the information.

So, what is the latest on Arsenal target Nico Williams? Let’s take a look…

Arsenal could trigger Nico Williams release clause

Well – according to the – Arsenal are keen to sign the Spain international this summer.

Williams has also attracted interest from Chelsea following some magnificent performances for Athletic Bilbao, where he has scored goals and provided 11 assists in 27 appearances this season.

Now – according to – the Spaniard actually has a release clause.

The reliable Italian journalist revealed in his Daily Briefing for Caught Offside that Williams has a €50m (£43m) release clause written into his contract with Athletic Bilbao.

That means Arsenal will only have to convince the 21-year-old to join, and will not have to haggle with Athletic Bilbao over a transfer fee.

Who is Arsenal target Nico Williams?

If Arsenal manage to sign Williams this summer, opposition defenders will dread facing the Gunners even more next season – mainly the slower ones.

The Pamplona-born forward has been clocked running faster than both Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka at a speed of 35.59km/hr.

Williams has even been recorded moving at a quicker speed than Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe – he is one of the fastest footballers around.

In terms of technical ability, the Arsenal target also possesses tricky footwork and superb dribbling skills – which shows why he has been compared to Wilfried Zaha.

Be sure to keep an eye on this situation, as £43m for an attacker of this quality and age actually represents a pretty good deal for Arsenal.

Nico Williams profile

Full name: Nicholas Williams Arthuer

Age: 21

Height: 5ft 11in (1.81m)

Date of birth: 12th July 2002

Place of birth: Pamplona

Nationality: Spain

Club: Athletic Bilbao

Position: Winger

Salary: (£171,267-a-week)