Arsenal suffer blow as Nico Williams sends transfer message to Bayern Munich | OneFootball

Bayern on the hunt for a winger to replace Leroy Sane

Williams has a release clause of around £50m in his Athletic Bilbao contract, with the Gunners and Chelsea believed to be among the clubs considering a move.

It’s claimed that Williams has given the Bundesliga champions encouragement that he would be willing to join them and that has led to a meeting between the two parties.

No agreement has yet been reached, with Williams said to be holding out for wages of around £325,000-a-week.

Bayern are also believed to be keeping tabs on Bradley Barcola, though PSG are willing to sell.

There is a gap in the Bayern squad to fill after the departure of Leroy Sane, who was also viewed as a potential option for Arsenal.

The former Manchester City star arrived in Istanbul on Thursday ahead of completing a free transfer to Galatasaray.

Arsenal want to sign a winger this summer, though the priority remains a striker and talks have taken place with RB Leipzig over a move for Benjamin Sesko.

Real Madrid’s Rodrygo has also been linked with the Gunners, but he is with the Spanish side at the Club World Cup.