Arsenal’s new sporting director Andrea Berta has met with representatives of Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams. After the club considered a summer move for the Spain international. Berta,
who was appointed on Sunday, reportedly attended Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Fulham on Tuesday and met Nico’s agent Felix Tainta.
Bayern Munich and Chelsea are also cited in the report as willing clubs. But Arsenal are attempting to get a leg-up in proceedings thanks to Berta’s work. His own dream is to win the Europa League on home soil. With the final set to be played at Bilbao on May 21. สมัคร ufabet กับเรา รับโบนัสทันที Ernesto Valverde’s side face Rangers in the quarter-finals next week.
Arsenal have been tracking Nico for two years and considered signing him last summer. But were told the player wanted to stay at Bilbao for another season.
However, after impressing for Spain at Euro 2024 and helping Bilbao reach the Europa League quarter-finals. Where they will face Rangers next week, Vico is expected to be pushed for a move this summer.
Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Chelsea are all said to be interested. With his release clause believed to be in the region of €58m (£48.4m).
However, Arsenal have an advantage, having been tracking the player for a long time and Berta The former sporting director of Atletico Madrid could play a part in persuading him to move to north London.
In addition to the winger, Arsenal are also keen on a centre-forward, with Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Yökeres eyeing Newcastle’s Alexander Isak and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Cesko.