Arsenal target Nico Williams is now more open to a move to England, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.

While a move is unlikely to happen in January, there is now a greater chance of a move happening at the end of the season.

Manager Mikel Arteta is believed to be a big fan WilliamsSo the Spanish international’s change in attitude is significant, but fans at

Overzealous average player

— Saya_Olalekan (@SOlarlekan) December 3, 2024

I don’t think she’s better than Gabi, or her profile is much different

— Sanity Seller 🧠 (@cosminache23) December 3, 2024

we have moved on from him, an average player

– Luke (@Lucky29Luke) December 3, 2024

We want Gyokeres

— Joe (@Arauj231) December 3, 2024

This guy knocked each other out in Laliga, then I don’t even know what’s next when he comes to EPL

— Isaac (@AFCIsaac18) December 3, 2024

No, thank you. International competition hype. Enzo/Rodriguez are good players. Move.

— K Chy (@KausarChy) December 3, 2024

Stay away from my club

— Steinmets𝆎 (@5teinmetsz) December 3, 2024

Comparing Williams to Martinelli

If the Athletic Bilbao winger moves to the Emirates, he will be in direct competition with Gabriel Martinelli.

The Brazilian player cannot be said to have performed well, having scored 4 goals and 3 assists in 18 appearances this season, but Williams’ record is not much better, he scored 2 goals and contributed 5 assists in the same number of matches.

Arsenal will have competition to get the player

Athletics reports that Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham and Bayern Munich are also keeping tabs on Williams.

As there is a £55m release clause in the winger’s contract, this makes transfer negotiations easier, so the amount of interest shown in the 22-year-old is not at all surprising.

Find out who is in Arsenal’s first team squad for the 2024/2025 season here