Arsenal and Chelsea learn Nico Williams' eye-watering wage demand as the Premier League giants face a potential transfer stumbling block.
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Williams' massive wage demand revealed Chelsea and Arsenal are keen on signing the winger Athletic Club will face Man Utd on Thursday Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The Gunners, who are looking to add a new winger to their squad in the upcoming summer transfer window, have been strongly linked with a move for Spain and Athletic Club sensation Williams. The Blues are also looking forward to adding new attacking players to their roster to bolster the team ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.
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Amid the two Premier League giants' interest in the player, the reports that Williams' representatives are demanding more than £400,000 per week in wages. The report also adds that Athletic Club could offer a new contract to the 22-year-old, which will see a revised release clause. Earlier, the price was set at €58 million (£48m/$60m).
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Barcelona were on the verge of sealing a move for Williams last summer before he decided to stay back at Athletic Club. With time, though, the Catalan side's interest in the player has fizzled out as they are no longer pursuing a move, according to .
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The youngster, who is still nursing an injury, came off the bench and played a cameo role in the club's win over Las Palmas in La Liga last week. He is, however, expected to play some part in their upcoming Europa League semi-final first leg clash against Manchester United on Thursday at home.