Arsenal Aims to Sign Nico Williams to Complement Saka

Arsenal’s new sporting director Andrea Berta is wasting no time in making his mark at the club. According to reports, one of his first moves has been to open talks with representatives of Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams about a potential summer transfer.

The 21-year-old Spanish international has been in impressive form this season, recording 9 goals and 7 assists in 38 appearances across all competitions. With a release clause of around £48 million in his contract, Williams represents an attainable target for the Gunners.

Arsenal see Williams as the ideal player to complement star winger Bukayo Saka on the opposite flank. The Spaniard’s pace, dribbling ability and eye for goal could form a devastating partnership with Saka and take some of the creative burden off the England international.

Williams ranks in the top 2% of wingers in Europe’s top leagues for successful dribbles per 90 minutes. His direct running style would give Arsenal another dangerous attacking outlet and prevent defenses from focusing solely on stopping Saka.

While the transfer may not be straightforward given Williams’ importance to Athletic Bilbao, Arsenal appear determined to get their man. The club believes pairing Williams with Saka could take their attack to the next level as they look to challenge for major honors next season.

With talks already underway, Gunners fans will be hoping Berta can seal the deal and bring the exciting Spanish talent to the Emirates this summer. The prospect of Williams and Saka terrorizing Premier League defenses is certainly an enticing one for Arsenal supporters.