Arsenal & Bayern Battle for Nico Williams in Summer Transfer Race

Arsenal and Bayern Munich in Race to Sign Nico Williams

15 March 2025

Arsenal and Bayern Munich are set to go head-to-head in the pursuit of Spanish winger Nico Williams, while Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has hinted at potential contract negotiations with his current club.

Bayern and Arsenal Target Nico Williams

Bayern Munich have reignited their interest in securing the services of Athletic Bilbao and Spain winger Nico Williams, 22. However, they will face stiff competition from Arsenal, who are also closely monitoring the talented forward. (Bild)

Isak Open to Newcastle Contract Talks

Newcastle United's Swedish striker Alexander Isak, 25, has suggested that discussions over a new contract could take place during the summer transfer window. "Maybe" was his response when asked about the possibility of engaging in talks with the club. (Mail)

Other Transfer Speculations Across Europe

• Real Madrid are scouting defensive reinforcements and have identified Tottenham’s Argentine center-back Cristian Romero, 26, and Everton’s English defender Jarrad Branthwaite, 22, as key targets. (Teamtalk)

• Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Portuguese U-21 midfielder Dario Essugo, 20, from Sporting CP for £21 million. The move follows his loan spell at Las Palmas. (A Bola - in Portuguese)

• Everton are planning to secure the services of Moroccan forward Hamza Igamane, 22, from Rangers ahead of the summer transfer window. (Football Insider)

• Liverpool are set to battle Arsenal for the signature of German winger Leroy Sane, 29, with his Bayern Munich contract set to expire at the end of the season. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

• Brighton are bracing for bids exceeding £20 million for Swedish midfielder Yasin Ayari, 21, who is attracting interest from Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan. (Football Insider)

• Barcelona are preparing to open negotiations over a potential new contract for former Arsenal and current Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, 34, in the coming weeks. (Fabrizio Romano)

• Arsenal and Liverpool are among the clubs vying for the signature of Lyon’s 19-year-old Belgian winger Malick Fofana. (CaughtOffside)