Athletic Club attacking midfielder Nico Williams is open to a Premier League move after a transfer to Barcelona fell through last summer, according to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein.
The Spanish international was eager to join Barca amid interest from Arsenal and other Premier League big clubs, and he waited for them.
However, Williams decided to remain at Athletic when a move to the Camp Nou club did not materialise, and they have since moved on, giving Arsenal and other suitors a chance.
His club will only sell him if his €55 million release clause is activated, and while he would prefer not to move in the winter market, it cannot be completely ruled out.
The Gunners hold a long-standing admiration for the 22-year-old winger, but they will face competition from Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.
Arsenal have the best right winger in the Premier League right now in Bukayo Saka, and they could do with a quality option on the left. Williams fits the bill.
He can also play on the right if needed, with his dribbling and precise crossing his key strengths.
The Spaniard also loves to regularly cut inside, and he has two goals and five assists in 18 games this term after ending last season with 19 assists and eight goals in 37 appearances.
The Arsenal target played a huge role at the European Championship last summer, weighing in with two assists and a goal in five games as his nation won the tournament.
The Gunners ended up signing Raheem Sterling on loan from Chelsea on transfer deadline day, but he has been unable to force his way into the plans of manager Mikel Arteta.
Williams is an upgrade on all the current options Arsenal have on the left wing, and landing him for €55m would be a steal.
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