Andrea Berta has simply met with certainly one of Mikel Arteta’s high £49m targets about changing into his first Arsenal signing

It’s clear that the Gunners want larger firepower, in the meantime, different attacking choices are wanted to alleviate the strain being positioned on the likes of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli to remain match.

Arsenal’s new sporting director has wasted no time in attending to work on one of many North London membership’s high switch targets having held a gathering with him over latest days.

Andrea Berta meets with Nico Williams’ camp about Arsenal transfer

In latest days, Andrea Berta has met with the camp of Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams about becoming a member of Arsenal, in accordance with FootMercato.

Berta and the Spanish winger mentioned the opportunity of a transfer to Arsenal with Mikel Arteta making Williams certainly one of his high summer time targets.

Williams has a £49 million launch clause in his present Athletic Bilbao contract, which is comparatively low-cost contemplating how proficient has has confirmed himself to be in Spain.

Bayern Munich have additionally been linked with Williams, nevertheless, Arsenal appeared to have stepped up their efforts to deliver the 22-year-old to North London this summer time.

Nico Williams may hearth Athletic Bilbao to European glory this season

Williams and Bilbao are dreaming a few doubtlessly historic season by successful the Europa League in their very own stadium.

The Europa League closing will happen in Bilbao this season and the Spanish membership are one of many favourites to win the competitors.

Spearheaded by the Williams brothers, the Lions look in nice stead to do effectively within the competitors, while in La Liga they’re additionally flying excessive in fourth place.