Bayern Munich 'move ahead of Arsenal in race to sign Nico Williams' - as Bundesliga champions make Spain star their 'top summer target'

Bayern Munich ‘move ahead of Arsenal in race to sign Nico Williams’ – as Bundesliga champions make Spain star their ‘top summer target’

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By MICHAEL PAVITT

Printed: 11:57 BST, 10 June 2025 | Up to date: 11:58 BST, 10 June 2025

Bayern Munich have reportedly moved forward of Arsenal within the race to signal Nico Williams after making the winger their high goal for the summer season switch window.

The German champions had been dealt a blow final month with the information that Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz most popular a transfer to hitch Premier League winners Liverpool.

Whereas the Reds are looking for to finalise a deal for Wirtz, Bayern have reportedly turned their pursuits elsewhere.

BILD reporter Christian Falk acknowledged that Bayern have curiosity in each Athletic Membership’s Williams and PSG’s Bradley Barcola.

Bayern are reportedly set to press forward with their curiosity in Williams, with chiefs ready to set off his €60million (£51m) launch clause.

Williams is claimed to be incomes round £6.7million per yr at Athletic Membership, however the Spain worldwide is claimed to have indicated he’ll decrease his calls for to safe a transfer to Bayern.

Bayern Munich have reportedly made Spain star Nico Williams their high summer season goal

The German champions, led by Vincent Kompany, have reportedly edged forward of Arsenal within the race for Williams, with Mikel Arteta’s facet additionally credited with an curiosity within the winger

Williams has reportedly indicated he would cut back his wage calls for in an effort to be a part of Bayern

Arsenal have additionally been credited with an curiosity in Williams ought to a deal show financially viable.

The 22-year-old winger performed 45 occasions in all competitions for Athletic Membership final season, scoring 11 objectives and offering seven assists.

Williams had performed a key function in Spain’s European Championships triumph final yr, beginning six of their seven matches in Germany.

The winger scored Spain’s opening aim within the 2-1 last victory over England in Berlin.

Williams has to this point made 28 appearances for the nationwide staff and has scored six objectives.

Bayern would wish to finish a deal right this moment for Williams to be eligible to function on the Membership World Cup, making a transfer after the particular summer season switch window appear a extra doubtless prospect.