Bradley Barcola, Marcus Rashford and Arsenal’s Vinicius Junior alternatives ranked as Gunners face missing out on Real Madrid star
A long-term Arsenal target, there is a sense that Nico Williams’ stock has dropped somewhat over the course of the last couple of seasons, and that could mean it’s finally the perfect moment for Arsenal to strike.
Since he took Euro 2024 by storm, the winger has been hampered by niggling injuries which, in turn, have affected his output. The 24-year-old only made 25 La Liga appearances last season after dramatically snubbing a transfer to Barcelona in favour of staying with Athletic Club, providing 10 goal contributions – modest numbers for a player of his quality.
But while this would be something of a gamble if his fitness issues persist, it has been widely reported that the remarkable 10-year contract Williams signed last summer includes a €90m (£77m/$103m) release clause, which should be well within the Gunners’ means for a marquee signing.
