Nico Williams has been linked with a move away from Athletic Club ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Estadio Deportivo, La Liga outfit Athletic Club are looking to agree on a deal with Nico Williams, which would increase his release clause.
Arsenal and Manchester United are keen on signing the Spanish international, and they will be hoping to sign him for a reasonable price. If Athletic Club Bilbao manage to increase his release clause, the English clubs might be priced out of a move for the Spanish international.
Nico Williams has been a key player for club and country in recent seasons, and he could be an exciting addition to the Arsenal and Manchester United attack. Both clubs need a dynamic attacker who is capable of operating anywhere across the front three.
Williams has 16 goal contributions this season, and he is capable of operating as a winger as well as a central striker. His versatility will be an added bonus for Arsenal or Manchester United if they manage to get the deal done. Meanwhile, the Spaniard is still quite young, and he will only improve with coaching and experience. He could develop into a key player for most clubs.
Arsenal have not been able to rotate players like Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli adequately due to the lack of depth in the squad. Signing the Spanish international will help them rotate their squad better, and he will also add more cutting edge and quality to the side.
Arsenal will be hoping to win the Premier League title next season, and signing top-class players like Williams could make a huge difference. He helped his country win the European Championships last summer and he has won a domestic trophy with Athletic Club Bilbao recently.
Manchester United need Nico Williams
Meanwhile, Manchester United need to add more quality to their attacking unit as well. Antony, Marcus Rashford, and Jadon Sancho are out on loan, and they are expected to be sold permanently in the summer. The Red Devils need a versatile attacker who is capable of operating in multiple roles.
Nico Williams seems like the ideal fit for both clubs. It will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds. The talented young attacker will want to compete at the highest level, and the opportunity to move to the Premier League could be exciting for him. He will be aware of the fact that he could deny himself a big move if he signs another new contract with the Spanish club.