{"id":46150,"date":"2026-04-21T09:09:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T13:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/21\/arteta-personally-wants-to-add-e90m-winger-to-arsenals-attacking-options\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T09:09:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T13:09:31","slug":"arteta-personally-wants-to-add-e90m-winger-to-arsenals-attacking-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/21\/arteta-personally-wants-to-add-e90m-winger-to-arsenals-attacking-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Arteta personally wants to add \u20ac90m winger to Arsenal&#8217;s attacking options"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/21\/arteta-personally-wants-to-add-e90m-winger-to-arsenals-attacking-options\/#Arsenal_have_long_admired_Williams\" >Arsenal have long admired Williams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/21\/arteta-personally-wants-to-add-e90m-winger-to-arsenals-attacking-options\/#Gunners_must_make_difficult_decisions_to_balance_their_team\" >Gunners must make difficult decisions to balance their team<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>According to TEAMtalk, Arsenal bosses are actively preparing to sign Athletic Club&#8217;s electric winger Nico Williams, who manager Mikel Arteta considers his ultimate dream.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>If you&#8217;ve watched La Liga or the Spanish national team in recent years, you&#8217;ll know exactly why Williams is attracting so much attention.<\/p>\n<div aria-setsize=\"-1\" id=\"message-list_1773822614.804109\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>At just 23 years old, he has firmly established himself as one of Europe&#8217;s best wide forwards, boasting a formidable combination of raw speed, technical trickery and sharp decision-making in the final third.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arsenal_have_long_admired_Williams\"><\/span>Arsenal have long admired Williams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Indeed, Arsenal tried to lure him to north London last summer, but the loyal winger opted to remain in Bilbao, signing a lavish new contract that saw his release clause increase significantly from \u20ac60m to \u20ac90m (about \u00a378.3m).<\/p>\n<p>But things seem to have changed in recent months. Rumor has it that Williams is becoming increasingly frustrated with Athletic Club&#8217;s lack of upward trajectory and seems open to finally taking the next big step in his career in pursuit of the biggest trophy.<\/p>\n<p>In order to facilitate such a huge spend and free up vital squad space, the Gunners may have to make some incredibly ruthless decisions.<\/p>\n<table data-path-to-node=\"1\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>competition<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Appearance<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>the goal<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>assist<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>yellow card<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>red card<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Play time (minutes)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">league<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,1,1,0\">twenty one<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,1,2,0\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,1,3,0\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,1,4,0\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,1,5,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,1,6,0\">1,427 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">UEFA Champions League<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,2,1,0\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,2,2,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,2,3,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,2,4,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,2,5,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,2,6,0\">188 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">king&#8217;s cup<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,3,1,0\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,3,2,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,3,3,0\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,3,4,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,3,5,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,3,6,0\">225 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">spanish super cup<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,4,1,0\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,4,2,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,4,3,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,4,4,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,4,5,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,4,6,0\">27 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,5,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">total<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,5,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">29<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,5,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">4<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,5,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">5<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,5,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,5,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,5,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"1,5,6,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,5,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1,867 minutes<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>Williams&#8217; stats this season<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gunners_must_make_difficult_decisions_to_balance_their_team\"><\/span>Gunners must make difficult decisions to balance their team<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The report notes that Brazil&#8217;s established stars Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus could be considered as key sacrifices to balance transfer funds and personnel costs.<\/p>\n<p>Arteta has meticulously built a team capable of dominating English football in recent years, but bringing in a dynamic game-changer like Nico Williams would be the ultimate statement of sustained ambition.<\/p>\n<p>Arteta, who has struggled to win trophies this season despite showing promise all season, feels new players are needed in the wide attacking positions and feels Williams is his top priority.<\/p>\n<p>Whether Arsenal end this current campaign on a high note, or fall just short, it is abundantly clear that the board intends to be active in the transfer market in order to remain in contention for major honors for years to come.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Arsenal target proven goal threat, Arteta eyes further big investment<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to TEAMtalk, Arsenal bosses are actively preparing to sign Athletic Club&#8217;s electric winger Nico Williams, who manager Mikel Arteta considers his ultimate dream.If you&#8217;ve watched La Liga or the Spanish national team in recent years, you&#8217;ll know exactly why Williams is attracting so much attention. 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