Arsenal received a significant transfer advantage as Barcelona acknowledges the situation regarding contract expectations…

Arsenal has received a significant boost in their transfer efforts as Barcelona reassesses their pursuit of contract negotiations.

Arsenal has been provided with a key transfer boost as Barcelona faces the truth regarding their contract stipulations.

The Gunners have been eyeing Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams for some time but have encountered stiff competition from Barcelona.

However, recent developments suggest that Arsenal may now have the upper hand in securing the talented winger.

With Barcelona’s interest faltering, Arsenal could find themselves in a favorable position to acquire Williams.

The 22-year-old has a release clause set at €65 million (£54.2 million), which both clubs could potentially activate.

However, Barcelona’s financial constraints regarding Williams’ wage expectations, estimated between €9 million and €10 million per season (£7.5 million to £8.3 million), have complicated matters for them.

As reported by ESPN, Barcelona is now exploring other options, including Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, which could clear the path for Arsenal to pursue Williams.

Last season, Williams impressed with eight goals and 19 assists, and he has already made an impact this season with two goals and two assists across all competitions.

Barcelona’s chief, Deco, has commented on the situation, acknowledging their interest in Williams but indicating that they were compelled to sign Dani Olmo instead.

He stated, “Nico is a player we were interested in during the summer. We attempted to bring him in, but ultimately, the player made a choice, and we moved on.

We prioritized Dani Olmo, as we needed that type of player in our squad.

Our intention with Nico was to enhance competition in the attack, but once it became clear he was not interested, we had to shift our focus.”

Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font criticized Joan Laporta for allegedly misleading supporters regarding a potential deal for Spanish forward Nico Williams.

In an interview with The Athletic, Font stated, “I wish we could secure Nico Williams because that’s what we need.

“The president has claimed that it is feasible, but that is not accurate. As of today, it cannot happen. We hope it will be possible in the future, but currently, it is not.

“Members want to have hope and trust in what they are told. The issue is that for the past three summers, we have been assured that everything is fine, that we will acquire new players, and that all issues are resolved.

“With each passing year, the credibility diminishes. If promises are not fulfilled this summer, that credibility will diminish even further.”