Arsenal should sign Johan Bakayoko rather than Nico Williams | OneFootball

Arsenal have been handed a potential boost in signing PSV Eindhoven forward Johan Bakayoko during the summer transfer window.

The Belgium international had a fantastic 2023/24 campaign with PSV, bagging 14 goals and 14 assists in 48 appearances.

He has since been tipped to pursue a bigger challenge and it was recently claimed that Arsenal could be favourites to sign him ahead of Liverpool.

The Dutch champions are prepared to part ways with Bakayoko for £38 million. The 21-year-old’s comments have now provided an incentive to Arsenal.

Speaking to Voetbal International today, Bakayoko said that he does not want to join clubs who can offer him the chance to win silverware.

He said: “I exclude a lot of clubs. My ambitions are high and not with the clubs in the middle bracket. I am doing well here, so I will only exchange PSV for a club that plays for prizes.

“I want to go to a club that can go as far as possible in the Champions League. A club that plays for the title every season and where I can improve every year.

“It could be a good moment to make a transfer now, but that could also be the case next year.”

Arsenal handed incentive to sign Bakayoko

The Gunners have finished runners-up in the Premier League in the last two seasons. They missed out on the title by Manchester City by just two points last term.

The club have yet to sign an outfield player this summer, but the fans will be hoping for some activity in the coming weeks. A new winger to support Bukayo Saka should be prioritised.

Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams has been linked for a while, but he has an apparent desire to join Barcelona, who are trying to negotiate personal terms.

Arsenal should turn their attention to Bakayoko, who is a specialist right winger. He would be the ideal player to challenge Saka for a starting role.