Arsenal knocking on the door to sign £53 million winger with Andrea Berta pushing for it

Arsenal have launched a concerted push to sign Athletic Bilbao’s electrifying winger Nico Williams, with sporting director Andrea Berta reportedly ready to pay his £53 million release clause.

The 22-year-old Spain international has emerged as a top target under Mikel Arteta but the Gunners face competition from Bayern Munich to sign him.

According to Spanish news outlet Sport (via Sport Witness), the player’s release clause is around £53 million and the Gunners have shown their intention to activate that clause.