Mikel Arteta and Arsenal actually wish to signal £49m participant however there’s a difficulty

Arsenal are anticipated to be lively within the switch market even after signing Mikel Merino.

The Premier League runners-up have already introduced in David Raya and Riccardo Calafiori. Merino is on the verge of becoming a member of Arsenal subsequent, and he’s a stable addition to their squad.

These three signings make the Gunners stronger than they have been on the finish of final season, however Mikel Arteta would ideally need another earlier than the window shuts.

On the Transfers Podcast, David Ornstein has named one participant Arsenal and Arteta actually like.

David Ornstein reveals the issue for Arsenal in Nico Williams deal

Nico Williams has been a goal for Arsenal since earlier than the summer season switch window opened.

The Spain worldwide had a terrific 2023/24 season in La Liga, and his inventory went to an entire new degree following his performances at Euro 2024.

Arsenal have been closely linked with a transfer to signal Williams, however the winger is on the radar of numerous different golf equipment as properly, together with Chelsea and Barcelona.

Barca seemed just like the favourites to signal him just a few weeks in the past, however that deal collapsed they usually have signed Dani Olmo as a substitute.

Ornstein has revealed that Arsenal and Arteta nonetheless actually like Williams, however there are points which can stop the Gunners from signing him.

So, as issues stand, it seems just like the Spaniard will keep at Athletic Bilbao, claims Ornstein.

He mentioned: “The one which Mikel Arteta and people concerned at Arsenal actually like is Nico Williams at Athletic Bilbao.

“However, he’s the apple of everyone’s eye – Barcelona, Chelsea, anyone who may pay money for him would. We noticed why on the Euros particularly for a wider viewers.

“There’s an issue there that he’s already on a extremely excessive wage, which is able to solely enhance when he involves a rustic and league reminiscent of England and the Premier League. And a launch clause in his contract at Bilbao that may should be paid in full.

“Only a few gamers go away there and it could seem that he’s going to be staying.”

How a lot is Nico Williams’ launch clause?

Nearly each prime membership on the earth would gladly signal Williams, however it’s not straightforward.

The Spaniard, firstly, is on large wages and experiences have revealed that Williams is searching for £300,000-a-week at his subsequent membership.

That alone makes it extremely troublesome, however earlier than wage even comes into the equation, Arsenal or every other membership should set off his launch clause.

That’s set at £49 million (90min), and the complete quantity must be paid directly.

That’s the most important purpose why Williams remains to be at Bilbao, and we gained’t be shocked if that is still the case when the switch window shuts subsequent Friday.

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