Three-way Battle for the Signing of Nico Williams

The Spanish attacker wants to leave Athletic Club in the summer transfer window.

Javier Parra Peña | 12 Jun 2026 | 02.00
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Three-way battle for the signing of Nico Williams
Three-way battle for the signing of Nico Williams

Nico Williams has definitively become the key player in the summer transfer market as he seeks to move to the Premier League. Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool are interested in the Athletic Club winger.

The talented attacker from Pamplona has firmly decided to make a big competitive leap in his sporting career. The San Mamés offices realize that retaining their star will be extremely challenging this June, as the 23-year-old player sees the British Isles as an ideal environment to showcase his skills on the field.

Arsenal, Manchester United, and Liverpool Want to Sign Nico Williams

The formal bid to acquire Nico Williams' services has gained significant traction in the UK capital, where the technical department led by Mikel Arteta urgently seeks a decisive addition for their left flank. The Gunners' coach requires an immediate impact player to address Gabriel Martinelli's concerning inconsistency, who had a discreet season with only one league goal, and to prepare for a generational change as Leandro Trossard is over 30 years old.

Simultaneously, Liverpool's interest has a clear institutional rationale following the traumatic departure of Colombian Luis Díaz to Bayern Munich, a significant loss prompting the Reds' management to seek a fast and promising winger capable of inheriting the Merseyside position in the long term.

In Manchester, the Red Devils' leadership has also fully joined the commercial race to add the Euro 2024 champion to their defensive ranks. The club's sports commission recognizes the urgent need to build a deep and balanced squad with two top-quality alternatives per position to compete confidently on all fronts during the demanding 2026/27 season.

Old Trafford's tactics see the young Navarrese star as the perfect competition for complementing Brazilian Matheus Cunha, providing an indiscernible vertical threat that would significantly enhance the team's offensive transitions. His youth and ability to break through rival lines one on one justify Manchester's top executives to prepare a lucrative offer.

Nico Williams

Nico Williams Wants to Play in the Premier League

Despite strong commercial interest from the three British entities, formal negotiations with the Pamplona player's representatives have entered a period of institutional pause due to the North American World Cup kickoff. The Basque team's forward, coming off a season with six goals and seven assists in 32 official matches, is fully focused on delivering an outstanding performance under the Spanish coach's guidance.

The determined goal of the San Mamés star to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the national team will delay any definitive agreement until the tournament concludes, a scenario the English clubs intend to exploit to finalize the financial planning of their proposals. The upcoming weeks will be crucial to see which of the three Premier League giants eventually secures Nico Williams' services.

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