Arsenal’s interest in Nico Williams is nothing new. The North London club have tracked the explosive Spain winger for several windows. But according to The Telegraph, any hopes of landing the 22-year-old this summer now hinge on a deal that would elevate him to the very top of Arsenal’s wage structure — alongside the likes of Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Ødegaard.
The reported salary demands? Around £250,000 per week.
While that figure might raise eyebrows for a player of Williams’ age, the unique context of Athletic Bilbao’s ‘Basque-only’ policy helps explain the numbers.