Arsenal are set to make one of the biggest talents at Euro 2024 their first signing of the summer, with a release clause to be activated
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Arsenal are ready to trigger the release clause of a Euro 2024 star, following superb displays in Germany.
The Gunners are yet to bring in reinforcements this summer but are preparing what could be a big transfer window, with new additions expected across the pitch. Manager Mikel Arteta wants another defender, midfield cover and more attacking talent in his squad, as Arteta builds around Kai Havertz in attack.
And now, Arsenal are reportedly poised for their first signing, as the club take advantage of a release clause for their first buy.
Arsenal are looking to build around Kai Havertz (Image credit: Getty Images)
Caught Offside reports that the north Londoners are to activate Nico Williams' €49 million release clause and bring the Basque forward to the Emirates Stadium as depth out wide.
The Spain international is a 1v1 specialist that Arteta currently lacks among his players, able to fill in on either wing – making him superb cover for Bukayo Saka and a challenger for the likes of Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli on the left wing. Such a release clause is relatively inexpensive for a player of the 21-year-old's ability and potential.
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In FourFourTwo's opinion, there's no doubt that Williams would be a fantastic addition to the squad – but nothing will be close to completion until terms are agreed.
Nico Williams has shone at Euro 2024 (Image credit: Getty Images)
While the fee is not an issue, it may be that the Gunners have to wait until after the Euros to negotiate with Williams over a move.
Mark White is the Digital Content Editor at FourFourTwo. During his time on the brand, Mark has written three cover features on Mikel Arteta, Martin Odegaard and the Invincibles, and has written pieces on subjects ranging from Sir Bobby Robson’s time at Barcelona to the career of Robinho. An encyclopedia of football trivia and collector of shirts, he first joined the team back in 2020 as a staff writer.
