Mikel Arteta was asked about Arsenal’s summer interest in Nico Williams as he faced the press ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League opener against Athletic Club. The San Sebastian-born coach played down speculation over a potential move for the Spain international but admitted the winger is a “fantastic player” admired at both club and international level.
Nico Williams faces around three weeks out of action after the Athletic Club star suffered a muscle injury while on international duty with Spain.
Unai Simon slammed Athletic Club fans for their treatment of Nico Williams amid his failed attempt to join Barcelona in the summer.
Former Barcelona president Joan Gaspart has boldly claimed that Marcus Rashford is a better player than Nico Williams, in response to criticism of the club from the Athletic Club winger's brother Inaki. Williams snubbed a move to Barca in favour of signing a new long-term deal with Athletic Club, which paved the way for Rashford to join the Catalan side on loan from Manchester United.
Nico Williams had his car window smashed amid his Barcelona links, as his brother Inaki reveals the emotional toll of a summer full of transfer drama.
Joan Laporta has explained why Barcelona failed to sign Nico Williams, admitting Luis Diaz and Marcus Rashford were always ahead on his wishlist.
Chelsea star Marc Cucurella says he does not blame Nico Williams for rejecting a move to Barcelona after snubbing a move earlier in the transfer window.
Nico Williams snubbed an offer from Barcelona earlier this summer as he decided to sign a fresh long-term contract with Athletic Club. The Spanish winger stunned the world when he announced that he had penned a 10-year deal with his boyhood club. The news came as a major blow to the Catalans, who were desperate to sign the 23-year-old.
Nico Williams has finally opened up on why he chose to reject a transfer to Barcelona in favour of signing a new contract with Athletic Club. The Catalan giants were very close to signing the winger this summer, however, the 23-year-old eventually decided to stay in Bilbao as he committed to a new ten-year deal that will keep him at San Mames until 2035.
