Arsenal have made the first concrete move in the race to sign Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, although reports suggest that another top European side are keen.

According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta really likes Williams and was willing to sign him during the January transfer window. However, the financial demands the Gunners needed to meet to make a move happen prevented them from pursuing a deal.

Mikel Arteta has identified his priority transfer target ahead of the summer transfer window.As the season progressed, it became clear that Arsenal need more attacking options in their side.The