Athletic Club winger Nico Williams is setting a deadline for clubs interested in his services to finalize offers by July 15. He wants to avoid a protracted transfer saga like last summer, when he ultimately chose to stay with Athletic. Clubs such as Arsenal, Chelsea, and Barcelona are still keen on the 22-year-old, who has a reported release clause of around 52 million. However, Williams's wage demands exceeding 200,000 per week complicate matters, particularly for teams with strict salary structures. He aims for a full pre-season experience, whether at Athletic or a new club.
Williams has warned clubs they have until 15 July to finalize an agreement for his transfer; he desires a full pre-season with one team.
Interest from clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, and Barcelona continues due to Williams's release clause at around 52 million, representing great value.
His desired weekly wage over 200,000 poses a challenge, particularly for Chelsea and Barcelona, which have different wage structures and financial situations.
With Bayern Munich pulling out, Arsenal is seen as best positioned to meet Williams' financial demands, although their existing forward line is costly.
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