The Spanish international was openly coveted by Barcelona after his title of 2024 European champion with La Roja last summer. Despite the pressure to sell it to its Catalan rivals, the Athletic Club has resisted and retained its assets for the 2024/25 campaign.
However, the coming months should see a new wave of speculation about its future, Arsenal being ready to trigger its release clause of 58 million euros. The Gunners could be ready to pay more than the clause this summer to obtain more favorable payment conditions, allowing them to structure payments over the duration of the potential contract of Williams, rather than paying the total amount in advance.
Arsenal
It is an opening explored in London and Bilbao while the two clubs are looking for a solution that benefits all the parties involved. Liverpool, the current leader of the Premier League, also follows Williams Jr as an option, but it seems that they are behind Arsenal in the race for the 22 -year -old.
The links with the Premier League continue to develop towards Williams, but the situation is far from being resolved while Barcelona tries to stay in the race. According to The Boot Room reports, Barcelona is ready to match the release clause, but it is unable to match the wage package proposed by Arsenal.
However, the crucial aspect remains centered on the personal preference of Williams, who always goes on the side of Barcelona, despite his failure to bring him to the club in 2024. This link between the player and Barcelona is a key factor and despite his delay In the financial race, Williams wants his emblematic transfer to Camp Nou, but that may not be enough.
