Arsenal and Chelsea have entered a fierce race to sign Spanish star Nico Williams, the winger from Athletic Bilbao, during the upcoming summer transfer window, according to the website "Fichajes."

The 22-year-old player has expressed his desire to leave La Liga and move to the Premier League, which is a significant boost for the two London clubs interested in his services.

Arsenal has prioritized signing Nico Williams this summer, given the decline in the performance of Brazilian Gabriel Martinelli and the need for coach Mikel Arteta to strengthen the attacking line with a fast and skillful player. Williams is considered an ideal option due to his speed, dribbling ability, and capacity to make a difference.

On the other hand, Chelsea is looking to add a new attacking element, especially with Mykhailo Mudryk's absence due to a suspension. They view Nico Williams as an ideal signing for building a long-term project, especially if the team can secure a spot in the Champions League.

Williams had a fantastic season in La Liga, contributing to 18 goals through scoring and assisting, making him a perfect target for any club seeking a complete and developing attacking winger.

While Arsenal intensifies its negotiations to finalize the deal early, Chelsea is still in contact with the player's agents in hopes of advancing the negotiations. It is expected that the player's personal desire will determine his next destination in the coming weeks.