{"id":180514,"date":"2025-06-13T07:32:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T07:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/180514\/"},"modified":"2025-06-13T07:32:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T07:32:10","slug":"nico-williams-transfer-latest-clear-favourite-emerges-for-spain-star-amid-arsenal-chelsea-bayern-munich-speculation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/180514\/","title":{"rendered":"Nico Williams transfer latest: Clear favourite ’emerges’ for Spain star amid Arsenal, Chelsea, Bayern Munich speculation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams allegedly tells Bayern Munich that he is open to joining them during this summer’s transfer window.<\/p>\n

Athletic Bilbao<\/strong><\/a> forward Nico Williams<\/strong><\/a> has allegedly told Bayern Munich<\/strong><\/a> that he is open to joining them during this summer’s transfer window.<\/p>\n

As was the case last summer, there is huge speculation surrounding the Spain international’s future, with a number of clubs believed to be keen to sign him ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.<\/p>\n

Athletic are said to be working to sign Williams to a new contract,<\/a><\/strong> with the Basque outfit believed to be willing to hand him a pay increase in a bid to prevent him leaving this summer.<\/p>\n

Barcelona activated the\u00a0\u20ac58m (\u00a349m) release clause in his Athletic contract last year, but he rejected a switch to the Catalan giants in order to remain with the Lions.<\/p>\n

Williams is said to be open to leaving San Mames this summer, though, with the Spaniard seemingly ready to make the next step in his career.<\/p>\n

\"Athletic<\/p>\n

Williams ‘open to Bayern switch’ this summer<\/p>\n

Arsenal<\/strong><\/a> and Chelsea<\/strong><\/a> are believed to lead the Premier League interest in Williams, while Bayern continue to be heavily linked with his services, as the Bundesliga giants look for a replacement for Leroy Sane.<\/p>\n

According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, Williams has told Bayern that he can imagine making the move to Munich during this summer’s transfer window.<\/p>\n

Plettenberg claims that Bayern are now ‘actively working on a deal’ for the Spaniard, although an agreement has not yet been reached, with Williams demanding huge wages.<\/p>\n

Vincent Kompany’s side had allegedly been hopeful of convincing Paris Saint-Germain to sell Bradley Barcola<\/strong><\/a> but have been unsuccessful in their attempts.<\/p>\n

\"Athletic<\/p>\n

How will the situation play out?<\/p>\n

Williams rejected a move to Barcelona last year, which was some call to make, but it is understood that he is now ready to leave Athletic after an underwhelming 2024-25 campaign.<\/p>\n

The forward only managed 11 goals and seven assists in 45 appearances for the Lions last term, and he struggled with a troublesome groin issue for long spells.<\/p>\n

Williams has shown his quality at the highest level with Spain, though, and he is one of the most in-demand attackers in world football, especially considering his release clause.<\/p>\n

The Euro 2024 winner has a record of 31 goals and 30 assists in 167 appearances for Athletic in all competitions, including 16 goals and 22 assists in 132 outings in Spain’s top flight.<\/p>\n

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