February 8th 2024.
The Gunners are facing some tough competition as they look to strengthen their team in the upcoming transfer window. It seems that Arsenal are interested in signing Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao and may also be willing to let go of two struggling attackers in order to make room for new additions.
Despite having a strong campaign, Arsenal are currently not at the top of the Premier League table and are facing competition from 10 other teams with top scorers who have more goals than Arsenal's leading scorer, Bukayo Saka. Even teams like Luton Town and Wolves have players with more goals than Saka, which highlights the need for the Gunners to add more attacking firepower.
In January, there were rumors of Arsenal looking to bring in a new striker, but a potential move for Ivan Toney did not materialize. However, it seems that the Gunners are now determined to add more attacking options in the summer transfer window. According to The Mirror, one of their top targets is Athletic's Nico Williams, who has already been scouted by the club this season.
Williams, who is only 21 years old, has caught the attention of many top clubs with his impressive performances this season. Arsenal are reportedly ahead of Wolves in the race to sign him, which shows their determination to secure his signature. However, they will not have an easy time as other clubs like Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Aston Villa are also interested in the talented winger.
Athletic Bilbao are known for being difficult to deal with when it comes to their players, and they are likely to demand that Williams' release clause is met. This could pose a problem for Arsenal, as they may have to pay a hefty fee to secure his services. But Williams is not the only La Liga player on their radar, as Mikel Arteta is also said to be interested in Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
If Arsenal do end up signing Williams and Zubimendi, it is likely that they will have to make room in their squad by offloading two struggling attackers. Eddie Nketiah and Emile Smith Rowe are rumored to be on the chopping block, as they have not been able to make a significant impact this season. Nketiah may be Arsenal's joint-second top scorer, but he only has five goals in 21 appearances, while Smith Rowe has only made two starts and has just one assist to his name.
It remains to be seen how Arsenal's transfer plans will unfold, but one thing is for sure – they are determined to strengthen their team and compete for the Premier League title next season. With a host of top clubs also interested in Williams, it will be a tough battle for the Gunners to secure his signature, but they are willing to do whatever it takes to bolster their attacking options.
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