Athletic Bilbao winger and Arsenal target Nico Williams has informed suitors of his desire to join Barcelona following positive talks.
Williams, 22, has been subject to interest from Arsenal, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
He impressed at last summer's Euros, teaming up with Barcelona star Yamine Lamal as Spain took home the crown.
That campaign marked Williams as one of the most promising wingers in the world as he opened the scoring in Spain's 2-1 final win over England.
Despite interest from the Emirates, Williams seems likely to stay in Spain having told those involved in talks of his preference for the Camp Nou.
He previously held talks with German champions Bayern Munich as well.
The news is a significant blow for Arsenal who have promised a big summer ahead in this transfer window.
'It's going to be a big one and we are very excited about it,' said manager Mikel Arteta previously.
'The way we planned the first five summers, they were going to be very big and they were going to have different objectives.'
GaddafiJamal
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I think Flick will bench Lewa , since Lewa can’t keep Up with the pace. Rapha would be a PERFECT player as a False 9, since he understands RW and now also LW he would fit the False 9 perfectly and can roam around and keep Up with Nico and Lamine 🔥🔥🔥
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GaddafiJamal
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I think Flick will bench Lewa , since Lewa can’t keep Up with the pace. Rapha would be a PERFECT player as a False 9, since he understands RW and now also LW he would fit the False 9 perfectly and can roam around and keep Up with Nico and Lamine 🔥
You Are Dreaming 🤡🤣
RapagGHUpcoming
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Nico is 22yrs old, he can also dribble fast like leao, the only thing he is lacking is goal scoring. Don't forget that he has that Ronaldo type of shot power and his play style is a big threat. I don't like him, Barcelona have no choice, because politics will force them to sign him and train him for world cup. Hansi Flick has seen something different in him and like him a lot. If they buy leao which destroyed YAMAL final hope the club is likely to loose YAMAL, for Dias because of coutinho Liverpool curse the board are afraid too. So we train a future star or buy an old player to play 2 season and then send him out.
Peocmopruy
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Betacklmtu
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I think Flick will bench Lewa , since Lewa can’t keep Up with the pace. Rapha would be a PERFECT player as a False 9, since he understands RW and now also LW he would fit the False 9 perfectly and can roam around and keep Up with Nico and Lamine 🔥
what about ferran?
deccdims
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because Arsenal owner and management too much slow in buying players
zezcimsu
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since Transfer window open Arsenal have been suffering from transfer yet they have never conclude one
and I don't see them succeed one
jubbcekruz
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raphina can play behind the striker. Nico on the left. yamine on the right.
hueeorsuyz
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since Transfer window open Arsenal have been suffering from transfer yet they have never conclude one
Tihekmstu
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raphina will play left wing and Williams is pure left winger than how will they adjust ?
Raphinha is good playing centrally behind the striker so he’ll probably play the 10 that does mean Dani olmo is going to the bench though
Diwbcdnrty
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I think Flick will bench Lewa , since Lewa can’t keep Up with the pace. Rapha would be a PERFECT player as a False 9, since he understands RW and now also LW he would fit the False 9 perfectly and can roam around and keep Up with Nico and Lamine 🔥
Diwbcdnrty
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what free role ,if we sign Williams than he will play left winger of sits on bench bcz raphina also play left winger although raphina is right winger but we can't bench yamal ,I don't think that both raphina and Williams play together if play one of them either play right wing or attacking midfield position.
I think Flick will bench Lewa , since Lewa can’t keep Up with the pace. Rapha would be a PERFECT player as a False 9, since he understands RW and now also LW he would fit the False 9 perfectly and can roam around and keep Up with Nico and Lamine 🔥🔥🔥
Diwbcdnrty
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raphina will play left wing and Williams is pure left winger than how will they adjust ?
I have a feeling Rapha will play as a False 9 and they will bench Lewa
Jvon
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Hahahaha cry baby Cry More 🤣
Must be Real Madrid fan
AFerAIXe5349
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who even wanted him? let him go, when you force a child to drink med, he will start avoiding you
Hahahaha cry baby Cry More 🤣
akshaybeniwal
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raphinha can play as a Free role and he will fit that position don't worry about it
what free role ,if we sign Williams than he will play left winger of sits on bench bcz raphina also play left winger although raphina is right winger but we can't bench yamal ,I don't think that both raphina and Williams play together if play one of them either play right wing or attacking midfield position.
akshaybeniwal
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raphina will play left wing and Williams is pure left winger than how will they adjust ?
ruscdknrsu
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hey
ruscdknrsu
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hi
Mikel89
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who even wanted him? let him go, when you force a child to drink med, he will start avoiding you
Evans0323
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Was Arsenal even serious with the transfer at first place, that’s the question
Zumzy
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I’m a Barca fan but I don’t want him I don’t know why
You're not a Barca fan
Zumzy
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Barcelona fans saying they don't want this guy is a shame. I just pray Barca finally signs him, then you will see
Fepkmsuyz
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raphinha can play as a Free role and he will fit that position don't worry about it
AFerGiwK6888
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I’m a Barca fan but I don’t want him I don’t know why
This transfer dont make sense
AFerGiwK6888
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Where will he play raphinha on form atm
pium
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Feels like the Griezmann case all over again. Doesn’t show up in games against us. Not the best player in his team. Openly rejected our club last season. Has 5 La Liga games to his name in 2 consecutive seasons and seems to be being played less by his coach. Did I mention, he wants to be purchased by the paying of his release clause?
He has lower release clause than his value. Bayern and even Atletic offering more money. Arsenal also willing to pay the release clause. Always had excellent relationship with Barca again. Last summer stayed in Atletic with his brother to play and with European colours for them. Much more younger than Griezman. Cannot compare Griezman situation with this at all. He is far better option considering the amount Barca was willing to splash on Diaz who is same age as Raphina.
Wewouldbefine
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I’m a Barca fan but I don’t want him I don’t know why
yocabdmo
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This payers will go to Arsenal likes of Ollse Wallaces Radrgo Viktor Gyokeres Benjamin Sesko Kapa
Buadipst
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Feels like the Griezmann case all over again. Doesn’t show up in games against us. Not the best player in his team. Openly rejected our club last season. Has 5 La Liga games to his name in 2 consecutive seasons and seems to be being played less by his coach. Did I mention, he wants to be purchased by the paying of his release clause?