Bayern Munich are the latest European powerhouse to show a transfer interest in Athletic Club forward Nico Williams.
Vincent Kompany is assessing his options as he looks set to miss out to Liverpool in the race for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz.
The Bavarians are also expecting Leroy Sane to leave as a free agent and Williams could be a perfect replacement for the Germany international.
Barcelona chased Williams last summer, but Hansi Flick is not expected to revive his interest, as he aims to prioritise Luis Diaz.
Wirtz joining Liverpool could cause a ripple effect and transfer insider Christian Falk believes Bayern Munich are ready to rival Arsenal for the 22-year-old.
Falk outlines how Williams has been added to Kompany’s shortlist as part of his Daily Briefing with Caught Offside alongside other stars from the Premier League.
“Bayern Munich are searching for a left winger. The current candidates are Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton), Nico Williams (Athletic Club) and Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace),” he said.
“The first rumours they were were seriously interested in Gakpo emerged in March. As Wirtz is not coming, they will stick to their system of two wingers, and Jamal Musiala in the centre.”
Mikel Arteta is also planning a revamp at Arsenal with Real Sociedad’s schemer Martin Zubimendi closing to joining the Gunners.
Arteta is ready to activate his £51m release clause and Arsenal are in a similar position with Williams this summer.
The Spain international has an exit clause of a similar amount and he is a long-term target for Arteta.
Zubimendi will be the immediate priority for Arteta in the coming weeks, and that could give Bayern Munich a window to challenge for Williams, if his mind is not already made up on a switch to North London.
Bahekosty
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I suggest Pedro for Brighton has experience in epl,they should get him rather than signing those whatever targets who are just going to struggle because of lack of threat from the attacking midfield with Odegaard
Bahekosty
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prioritizing Odegaard on an attacking midfield position is the cost of everything...he's too central he doesn't suit the position,I'm sure they can't see Eze,or just to offload a lot of players that are out of favor and surprise themselves with Bruno Fernandez...starting Marinelli instead of Trossard is still something not serious...if they can't use Nwaneri at attacking midfield inorder to not spend maybe..they can even get the best striker in the world but still no trophy believe me...
Fudge007
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ZARAGOZA???
looclpsyz
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bro let go in real madrid bro things will change completely bro trust me.. real madrid is record setter bro the whole world know about that bro
Tecabkmz
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Can someone tell me who is really a problem at Arsenal between Artera or board because these guys are not serious
KenSaroWiwa77
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Relax, this boy ain't a super star!!
hoyabeoryz
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we the Gunners are like a dog without teeth we claim what we can't afford
hoyabeoryz
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Arsenal management is just not serious
Maubcklntu
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you don't know what you are talking about. where was Arsenal some few years ago. if not for this guy like Arsenal is nothing
this is the problem I have with some arsenal fans, arsenal is a big club that's bigger than arteta, if arteta can't get the trophy then he should leave. Did not not see the era of abrhamovic of Chelsea, Chelsea was winning trophies. From my own opinion, I think arteta is scared to be that striker incase he doesn't win trophy, he can use it as am excuse.
/MADRIDISTA
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just Sack Arteta
😂
Gwinghltd
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Come to Bayern and let's make it great again
Gwinghltd
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just Sack Arteta
you don't know what you are talking about. where was Arsenal some few years ago. if not for this guy like Arsenal is nothing
Token001
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He won't get us anywhere. Young Coaches of 43, 44, 45 winning major trophies what's he doing???? Is arsenal a test expirement club bro??? Get the fuck out of my club pls 😡😡😡😡😡😭😡😡😡😡
Token001
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just Sack Arteta