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| Nico Williams Not Interested in Premier League Move? Arsenal and Chelsea Left Hanging. |
The summer transfer window is heating up, but one name is already giving two Premier League giants—Arsenal and Chelsea—a major headache: Nico Williams. The young Spanish winger reportedly isn't too keen on leaving Spain, which puts both clubs in a tough spot.
Is Nico Williams Staying in Spain?
According to reports from SPORT and backed up by Football Espana, Nico Williams is showing hesitation about moving abroad. That’s bad news for Arsenal and Chelsea, who were both ready to trigger his release clause at Athletic Bilbao. But without the player’s green light, a deal simply can’t happen.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano also confirmed that Williams is leaning toward staying in La Liga. If that happens, Bilbao is expected to offer him a new deal with a higher buyout clause—basically, making it harder for other clubs to swoop in next time.
Just to be clear, Williams is under contract until 2027 and has been on everyone’s radar since shining for Spain in Euro 2024. So, it’s no surprise top clubs are lining up.
Arsenal Still Looking for More Firepower
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is hunting for a new striker this summer and has already made a move for Benjamin Šeško. But adding a winger is also high on the priority list.
Last season, Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard each scored just 8 Premier League goals. Neither truly secured a starting role, and their inconsistency was a big reason why Arsenal drew 14 matches and fell behind Liverpool in the title race.
Signing someone like Nico Williams could bring balance to the squad and take some pressure off Bukayo Saka, who missed a few months last season due to a hamstring injury. Having another dynamic winger would also allow Arteta to rotate more effectively.
Chelsea in the Race Too—But Losing Ground
Meanwhile, Chelsea has been busy in the market. They've already signed former Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap to bolster their attack. Bringing in Nico Williams would give new boss Enzo Maresca another weapon on the wing to play alongside Cole Palmer.
That would definitely raise the bar for Noni Madueke and Pedro Neto, especially since Jadon Sancho has returned to Manchester United after his loan spell.
But with Williams seemingly set on staying in Spain, Chelsea may need to shift their focus to other wide options as well.
Arsenal and Chelsea May Have to Move On
As it stands, it looks like Nico Williams isn’t ready to swap La Liga for the Premier League. If he does commit to a new contract with Bilbao, both Arsenal and Chelsea will need to move quickly to identify backup targets.
Transfer season is full of surprises, and this is just another twist in the tale.
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