Arsenal suffer blow as Nico Williams ends speculation by signing new contract | OneFootball

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Williams has also been attracting interest from Barcelona and Bayern Munich, who also want to sign wingers during the current transfer window.

“When decisions have to be made, for me, what weighs most is my heart. I am where I want to be, with my family, this is my home,” said Williams. “Go Athletic!”

Williams’ previous contract was due to expire in two years and it contained a release clause of €58million (£50m).

The winger’s new deal not only extends his stay by eight years, but it also increase that release clause by 50 per cent.

Arsenal have other wide players on their shortlist, including Real Madrid star Rodrgyo. They also been linked with Chelsea’s Noni Madueke and Anthony Gordon of Newcastle.

The Gunners are looking to bolster their squad this summer as they aim to end their five-year wait for silverware next season.

Arsenal have already completed the signing of Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa for £5m and Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi is joining as part of a deal worth over £50m.

The Gunners are working on a deal for Brentford captain Christian Norgaard and there is optimism that will get done.