Arsenal may reportedly struggle to sign Athletic Club winger Nico Williams this summer, despite significant interest in the Spain star.

With Williams seemingly open to the move, Arsenal could benefit from the presence of his Spanish compatriots at the Emirates. The additions of David Raya, Mikel Merino, and Martin Zubimendi—set to join Arsenal at the end of the season—are seen as key factors in convincing Williams to make the switch.

Arsenal are prepared to break their transfer record to sign a striker this summer with the Gunners considering a huge offer for Lautaro Martinez.Mikel Arteta failed to sign a striker in the January

Mikel Arteta has revealed that Arsenal's search for a new sporting director could be over "relatively quickly" - five months after Edu left the club. Former midfielder Edu had served as the Gunners' sporting director since November 2022 but resigned in November to pursue a new opportunity with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis.