Arsenal won’t be happy with the latest news coming out of Spain with a report suggesting that Real Madrid are about to steal one of their top targets.
The Gunners need a big summer transfer window after coming up short yet again in both the Premier League and Champions League.
It’s evident that Mikel Arteta’s team need to reinforce their attacking options and Andrea Berta has been working hard in his first few months as sporting director to bring in new recruits.
However, one of his top targets who he has already spoken to is now a strong target for Madrid and they are preparing to launch a £49 million bid to get him.
Real Madrid strongly consider Nico Williams offer
Real Madrid are strongly considering paying Nico Williams’ £49 million release clause, according to Marca.
The Arsenal target has emerged as an exciting opportunity for Los Blancos as the deal is relatively straightforward given his release clause. Those at Madrid who support the deal believe that £49 million for the Spanish international represents good value.
Currently, a final decision has not yet been made, although the subject of Nico Williams is getting stronger at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Arsenal will be gutted to miss out on Nico Williams
Madrid’s move for Williams could be a major blow for Arsenal, with the Gunners having been targeting a deal for the 22-year-old.
Berta has held talks with Williams over a move to the Emirates Stadium. Berta believes Williams is attracted to Arsenal’s project, but now a major spanner has been thrown in the works.
On the other hand, the report from Spain adds that Madrid would consider Rodrygo Goes as the player to make way for the Euro 2024 star. Arsenal and Liverpool both want Rodrygo, and now, the North London club could move for the Brazilian instead.
