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Is Nico Williams heading to Arsenal?! Why Barcelona have given up signing Athletic Club winger despite links to Lamine Yamal's close friend - explained

<p>Barcelona had been very keen on signing Williams last summer from La Liga rivals Athletic Club, but the Spanish winger decided to stay another season with Los Leones. It had been reported that the winger may receive interest from the Catalan side yet again, but the Hansi Flick-led side are no longer in the hunt for Williams.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p><a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/barcelona/2025/04/17/barca-cierra-carpeta-nico-fichara-nueve-extremo.html" target="_blank"><em>Marca</em></a> has now reported that Barcelona have decided to drop their interest in Williams, as they are expecting a slow summer due to their struggles with finances. If they are to make signings in the transfer window for next season, they would look to sign a backup for Jules Kounde.</p>

THE EXPLANATION

<p>Arsenal are said to be interested in signing Williams this summer, as Mikel Arteta is keen on improving his options on the left wing despite Gabriel Martinelli having occupied the side. Barcelona dropping out of the race for Williams could help the Gunners sign the Spaniard.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The Athletic Club winger wanted to stay with the Basque side this summer as he was keen on playing European football with them in the Europa League. So far, the move to stay put has been positive as Los Leones are currently in the quarter-final of the competition.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR WILLIAMS?

Is Nico Williams heading to Arsenal?! Why Barcelona have given up signing Athletic Club winger despite links to Lamine Yamal's close friend - explained | Goal.com

Barcelona have reportedly given up on their plans to sign Athletic Club&apos;s Nico Williams, which could open the door for Arsenal to sign the winger.

Is Nico Williams heading to Arsenal?! Why Barcelona have given up signing Athletic Club winger despite links to Lamine Yamal&apos;s close friend - explained