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Arsenal plotting shock late swoop for Nico Williams as Gunners consider activating Spain star's release clause

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According to <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-nico-williams-transfers-signings-b2600837.html" target="_blank">The Independent</a>, Arsenal are considering a late move to sign Williams from Athletic Club but face a challenge to convince him to make the move. The winger has a £48 million ($63m) release clause and the Gunners are willing to pay it, although Williams' current preference is said to be remaining in Spain.

WHAT HAPPENED?

While Williams is said to harbour a long-term ambition to play for Barcelona, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/what-barcelona-are-blaming-for-failed-nico-williams-transfer-pursuit-spain-star-stay-at-athletic-club/bltce48579f10d14415" target="_blank">he rejected the club earlier this summer</a>. He appears determined to remain in Bilbao, and that presents a significant hurdle for Arsenal to overcome.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Arsenal have been left frustrated throughout the majority of this summer window as they have failed to sign a new No.9, despite that being Mikel Arteta's preference at the beginning of the summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/alexander-isak-summer-price-tag-newcastle-arsenal-interest/blt0ca25fed4b97ef3f" target="_blank">Alexander Isak was a target</a> but Newcastle had no desire to do a deal.

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Arsenal are said to be willing to change their approach if they cannot agree a deal for Williams. Atalanta's Ademola Lookman is considered an alternative option.

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Arsenal plotting shock late swoop for Nico Williams as Gunners consider activating Spain star's release clause | Goal.com

Arsenal are considering a late summer move for Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams and are said to be willing to trigger his £48m release clause.

Arsenal plotting shock late swoop for Nico Williams as Gunners consider activating Spain star&apos;s release clause