Arsenal have made a strong play to secure the signature of Nico Williams from Athletic Club, making the Spain international a huge contract offer that cannot be matched by their rivals in the race to sign him.

Arsenal have also indicated they are ready to meet Williams’ 62m euros (£53m) release clause, though the winger still has his heart set on a move to Barcelona. In fact, another report from Sport says Williams has ruled out leaving Athletic Bilbao for any other club other than Barca.

Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams is hopeful of joining Barcelona this summer. The attacker resisted an attempt from Barca this time last year, instead signing a new contract with Athletic. However, his stand has now changed.

Real Madrid have reportedly opted out of the race for Nico Williams this summer due to Vinícius Júnior’s contract negotiations.

As per Mundo Deportivo (via Barca Universal), Nico Williams has overthrown Luis Diaz as Barcelona's prime target this summer. Some rumors claim that Williams is too close to a good number of Blaugrana players, including Lamine Yamal.

Barcelona’s renewed interest in signing Nico Williams has once again stirred tensions with Athletic Club.The two clubs haven’t had the best of relationships over the past two years and that

The winger is widely expected to leave Bilbao this summer, and Europe’s elite have taken notice. Chelsea and Arsenal have been linked from the Premier League, while Bayern Munich reportedly held talks with Williams’ entourage after losing Leroy Sané to Galatasaray.

Nico Williams has already signalled his intentions of leaving Athletic Club and joining his Spanish team-mates at Barcelona in private conversations.