Arsenal in hunt for Williams - Thursday's gossip
Arsenal in the hunt for Nico Williams, Juventus open talks with Aston Villa over deal for Emiliano Martinez, Paris St-Germain chase Bayern Munich's Michael Olise.
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"I think the first time it ever happened, it was."
— Morgan Rogers , Athlete
"'open' to testing himself in the Premier League should the right opportunity present itself."
— Nico Williams , Athlete
Key People
Director known for his key role in player scouting and recruitment.
Dani Olmo is a Spanish winger playing for Barcelona.
Emiliano Martinez is an Argentina goalkeeper playing for Aston Villa.
Federico Chiesa is an Italian professional footballer known for his attacking play.
Hayden Hackney is an English midfielder playing for Middlesbrough.
Iliman Ndiaye is a Senegal forward playing for Everton.
Jose Mourinho is a Portuguese football manager with a celebrated coaching career.
Marc Casado is a Spain midfielder for Barcelona.
Mathys Tel is a French forward playing for Tottenham.
Michael Olise is a 24-year-old French winger.
Mikel Arteta is the head coach of Arsenal.
Morgan Rogers is a footballer who has been recognized for his performance in England's qualifying campaign.
Nico Williams is a Spanish winger playing for Athletic Club.
Ousmane Diomande is an Ivory Coast defender playing for Sporting.
Riccardo Calafiori is a 24-year-old Italian defender playing for Arsenal.
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Arsenal in the hunt for Nico Williams, Juventus open talks with Aston Villa over deal for Emiliano Martinez, Paris St-Germain chase Bayern Munich's Michael Olise.
Arsenal remain firmly in the hunt for Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams, with sources indicating that the Spain international is open to a move, providing fresh hope for the Gunners.
Arsenal are keen to sign Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, with Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United also interested in the 23-year-old. Juventus are in talks with Aston Villa to sign goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, and Paris St-Germain are targeting Bayern Munich's Michael Olise.
Arsenal are 'firmly in the hunt' to sign Nico Williams this summer, with the Athletic Club star open to a big-money move after the 2026 World Cup. The Gunners have held a long-standing interest in Williams, who has a €57.9 million release clause.
Arsenal have been handed a fresh boost in their pursuit of Nico Williams, with sources indicating that the Athletic Bilbao star is once again assessing his future following a difficult campaign in the Basque Country. Williams has been a long-term target for Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.
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