The English club Arsenal is seeking to sign Spanish player Neco Williams during the current winter transfer period from Athletic Bilbao, in a move that reflects the London club’s desire to strengthen its ranks before the second half of the season.

Williams was close to moving to Barcelona during the last summer transfer period, but he preferred to stay with his Spanish team to continue his career in the Spanish League, and Neco Williams’ contract with Athletic Bilbao expires in the summer. 2027, which gives him a long time if he decides to move in the future.

According to the Global Football Network, Arsenal is ready to activate the release clause in the 22-year-old player’s contract, which Up to 58 million euros, in order to include him during the current winter transfer period, and the London club’s management is in continuous discussions with the player’s agent to ensure the speedy completion of the contract. The deal.

The network indicated that Arsenal is waiting for Williams’ approval to transfer before taking any official step. Arsenal had sought to sign the player last summer, but the negotiations did not bear fruit. About his transfer.

Arsenal is seeking to strengthen the winger position, especially after the injury of star Bukayo Saka, which made Neco Williams a main target for the club in the winter Mercato.