An insight into the one and only serious obstacle in the way of La Liga giants Barcelona in their hopes of landing Nico Williams from Athletic Club has this week been provided.The info comes courtesy

TBR Football can exclusively confirm the latest around Arsenal’s interest in Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams. Andrea Berta and Mikel Arteta are looking to strengthen their attacking ranks this summer, and Williams has firmly been on Arsenal’s radar. However, competition for the Spain international has been particularly fierce.

With Nico Williams giving full priority to FC Barcelona, Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde are heating up the €58 million signing.

Marcus Rashford’s “dream” move to Barcelona is in peril of falling apart as the Spanish giant plans to “activate” fellow left-winger Nico Williams’ release clause.Manchester United are

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Arsenal have also indicated they are ready to meet Williams’ 62m euros (£53m) release clause, though the winger still has his heart set on a move to Barcelona. In fact, another report from Sport says Williams has ruled out leaving Athletic Bilbao for any other club other than Barca.

Real Madrid have reportedly opted out of the race for Nico Williams this summer due to Vinícius Júnior’s contract negotiations. Williams, who is under contract with Athletic Bilbao until 2027, is at the center of transfer speculation in Spain.

Despite fresh talks with Nico Williams' camp, Barcelona continue to favour a move for Liverpool's Luis Diaz to bring the star to La Liga.