Arsenal ready to activate the release clause of World Cup winner

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·22. Juli 2026

Arsenal ready to activate the release clause of World Cup winner

Arsenal have reignited their interest in Nico Williams after missing out on Morgan Rogers to Chelsea and are reportedly prepared to trigger the release clause in the Athletic Club winger’s contract.

Williams has been on Arsenal’s shortlist for at least the past two seasons, but persuading him to leave Athletic Club has proved difficult after he committed his long-term future to the Spanish side by signing a ten-year contract.

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The Gunners believe the Spain international has the quality to become an important player in Mikel Arteta’s squad and remain eager to bring him to the Emirates Stadium, although the winger is understood to be happy at his current club.

Arsenal Turn To Williams

Athletic Club have no intention of selling one of their key players, but every player in La Liga has a release clause that allows another club to complete a transfer if the amount is paid.

According to Fichajes, Arsenal are prepared to activate Williams’ release clause after missing out on Morgan Rogers and failing to persuade Paris Saint-Germain to sell Bradley Barcola.

The report states that Arsenal now view Williams as their leading target as they continue searching for a new winger ahead of the upcoming season.

Decision Rests With The Player

Although Arsenal are willing to meet the financial requirements of the release clause, they must still convince Williams that a move to North London is the right step for his career.

The transfer could also require the winger to trigger the release clause himself, a process that many homegrown players in Spain are often reluctant to undertake.

Arsenal remain hopeful that Williams can be persuaded to join the club, but securing his agreement may prove just as challenging as meeting the financial conditions of the deal. The coming weeks are likely to determine whether the Gunners can finally complete a transfer they have pursued for several seasons.

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