Fabrizio Romano shares big update on Chelsea’s interest in Nico Williams | OneFootball

Nico Williams is a priority for both Chelsea and Arsenal but the winger is “very comfortable” at Athletic Bilbao according to Fabrizio Romano.

Chelsea are set for another busy summer and made Liam Delap their first summer signing, with more new faces set to arrive at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues face a critical summer and whilst they could add another striker they are also looking for a centre back and right footed attacker.

Nico Williams a priority for Chelsea

There’s set to be movement in the wides areas and Enzo Maresca is said to want five wingers in his squad next season.

Chelsea are thought to be open to offers for Noni Madueke, whilst Jadon Sancho has left the club after failing to agree a deal.

The Blues have been strongly linked with Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens, whilst there’s also been links with Williams.

Williams is attracting interest from the Premier League. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Williams has been described as a “dream” target for Chelsea and Romano revealed to DAZN in Spain the 22-year-old is a priority for both Chelsea and Arsenal, but the Spaniard is very comfortable at Athletic Bilbao who want to renew his contract.

The Spain international has a release clause in his contract worth around €58m, but wages could be an issue and it’s been reported Williams wants £400,000 per week to move to the Premier League.

Williams scored 11 goals and registered seven assists from 45 appearances last season in all competitions and his future could be one of the main stories this summer.

Jamie Gittens deal close

Whilst a move for Williams will be difficult Chelsea seem to be progressing nicely in their pursuit of Gittens and hope to have a deal wrapped up for the Club World Cup.

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Negotiations are believed to be going well and Chelsea are hopeful of agreeing a deal for around £30m plus bonuses for the England under-21 international.

Gittens scored 12 goals for Dortmund last season, and the 20-year-old would add another exciting option on the wing for Maresca.