BREAKING :Arsenal is ready to pay the £42 million buyout clause for Nico Williams from Athletic, but the Gunners are reportedly willing to do so in order to secure him ahead of Liverpool…

Arsenal are set to pay the £51 million release fee for Nico Williams from Athletic.

Arsenal are prepared to activate the £51 million release clause for Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao.

The Gunners are set to trigger the release clause for Williams, although Liverpool may complicate the situation.

Arsenal is reportedly ready to invest a significant sum to secure the player, aiming to outmaneuver Liverpool in the process.

The club is willing to pay the £51 million (€60 million) release clause for the Athletic Bilbao talent, as Liverpool is also exploring a potential acquisition.

With the intention of strengthening their left wing this summer, Arsenal sees Williams as an ideal candidate, having scored eight goals and provided 17 assists in 37 appearances this season at just 21 years old.

Additionally, the club is considering adding a striker and a midfielder to their roster.

Several factors, including injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus, may drive the pursuit of Williams.

Currently, Arsenal has two left-sided wingers, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli, who together have contributed to 25 goals this season, with 15 of those being goals.

Williams is versatile enough to play on the right wing, likely serving as a backup for Bukayo Saka.

Reports indicate that Williams has a release clause of £51 million, which FootballTransfers suggests Arsenal is willing to fulfill.

Furthermore, it is claimed that Liverpool has identified the forward as their top choice to replace Mohamed Salah, who has yet to sign a new contract.