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Athletic Club probably thought that, having rejected interest from Barcelona in the summer, they would have Nico Wiliams at least until the summer. However, Premier League giants Arsenal could come calling.
According to The Athletic, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is interested in his team activating Williams’ €60 million release clause in the winter transfer window. Chelsea and Liverpool are also interested, but Arteta feels they need him as soon as possible. That said, the fact that they would have to pay their release clause in full, and taking into account a potentially high salary, means that a deal is much more likely to be reached in the summer. The Gunners would perhaps need to involve the owners to approve the deal in January, and are keeping an eye on Barcelona’s Dani Olmo and Paris Saint-Germain’s Kang-In Lee as alternatives.
The CSD has confirmed that it has already received all the documentation from Barcelona. However, it seems difficult to have an answer before tomorrow’s game. @gerardromero
— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) January 7, 2025
Even if his buyout clause is activated, it seems unlikely that Williams will agree to leave midseason. He showed how important Athletic is to him this summer, avoiding a potential move to Barcelona, and the prospect of a Europa League final is now just a few months away for the Basque giants. Williams could then be on the market next summer, where he can choose from top clubs.
