However, in a ‘bombshell’ twist, the club’s sporting director Deco has reportedly met with Williams’ agent to explore whether a deal is possible. According to Sport, Barcelona held a ‘market summit’ with the player’s agent, Felix Tainta, in a hotel in the city as they look to compete for a player with ‘several very powerful offers on the table’.

Nico Williams is the leading transfer target for Arsenal this summer as the Gunners look to sign a winger.Mikel Arteta is keen to sign a left-winger this summer and Williams is the focus for the

Barcelona have entered the race for Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams, who is also on Arsenal's radar, with the Spanish giants holding talks as the player lays out his demands

ARSENAL are looking ahead to a busy summer transfer window after another trophyless season. The Gunners have been tipped to sign Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga who is being priced at

Arsenal are considering a move for Athletic Bilbao and Spain winger Nico Williams, 22. (Sun) However, Williams has already been given permission to move to Bayern Munich after they met his release clause. (Sky Germany) Elsewhere, the Gunners have also asked Ajax about their Netherlands central defender Jorrel Hato, 19. (Mail)