Athletic Club’s in-demand winger Nico Williams is reportedly warming to the idea of a Premier League transfer either in January or this summer. FULL NEWS IN COMMENT SECTION👇 Even though he has a contract until 2027, a relatively low £46m release clause ensures that a deal could be made any year. Arsenal and Liverpool are the Premier League clubs thought to have an interest in the Spanish forward. (The Athletic)

Arsenal look to be continuing with their pre-existing transfer plans despite the fact Edu will be leaving his role as the club’s sporting director. A statement on Monday announced the decision with the Brazilian expected to take up a role as CEO in the multi-club model of Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis.

One of their aims in the final weeks of the summer window was to acquire a new winger with Nico Williams the priority target. Having impressed in Spain’s European championship triumph, many other European clubs were also interested with Barcelona leading the race until he decided to stay at Athletic Bilbao.