Arsenal transfer news: Pulisic – Toney

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Nico Williams is reportedly ready to leave Athletic Club this summer, with Arsenal among several European sides who have been alerted to his potential availability. The claim comes from TEAMtalk.” target=”_blank”>TeamTalk.

Williams, 23, has continued his rapid rise in Spanish football this season, establishing himself as one of La Liga’s most explosive attacking talents. Known for his pace, dribbling ability and productivity from the flanks, he has also become a regular for Spain’s national team, with his performances attracting long-standing interest from clubs across England, Germany and Italy.

According to the report, the player is now open to a new challenge after progressing through Athletic’s academy system and breaking into the first team alongside his older brother, Iñaki.

While Athletic are traditionally reluctant sellers—particularly when it comes to homegrown stars—the club may be powerless if Williams chooses to activate his release clause, believed to be set at a substantial but attainable figure for Europe’s elite.

ARSENAL, who have monitored Williams for over a year, are said to be among the clubs recently briefed on the player’s situation. Mikel Arteta is reportedly eager to add further depth and unpredictability to his front line, especially on the wings, where Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli currently shoulder heavy workloads.

Williams’ ability to play on either flank and his profile as a high-intensity, ball-carrying winger fit closely with Arsenal’s recent recruitment strategy targeting young, technically gifted talents.

The Gunners, however, are not alone in their interest. Clubs in the Premier League, Bundesliga and Serie A are also expected to enter the race, particularly given Williams’ age, ceiling and consistent performances.

His blend of athleticism and creativity makes him one of the most coveted young wide players in Europe, and any indication that he is willing to leave Bilbao is likely to trigger significant competition.

Athletic, for their part, remain hopeful of persuading Williams to stay, offering improved terms and emphasising his importance to the club’s long-term project. But with the winger reportedly attracted by the prospect of Champions League football and the chance to compete for major trophies, sources suggest he is increasingly considering a move abroad.

The suggestion that Williams is prepared to depart is expected to intensify interest in the weeks ahead, potentially setting up a high-profile transfer battle for one of Europe’s most in-demand young stars.

As with many pre-window rumours, the situation remains fluid. But if Williams does choose to move on, his decision could become one of the defining storylines of the upcoming transfer market.

IVAN TONEY EYES PREM RETURN?

Al Ahli striker and England World Cup hopeful Ivan Toney has refused to rule out a return to the Premier League after turning down January offers in favour of staying in Saudi Arabia, with a whole host of clubs including Chelsea, ARSENAL and Tottenham all linked.

Over 18 months on from his shock £40m move from Brentford to Al Ahli in August 2024, Toney revealed that despite having the opportunity to leave the club and rejoin a Premier League side, he’s enjoying life in Saudi.

Toney finished second to just Cristiano Ronaldo in the race for the Saudi Pro League golden boot last season as Al Ahli won the Asian Champions League, before lifting the Saudi Super Cup in August. The 29-year-old netted 30 times across all competitions in his debut season in Saudi Arabia.

But now he has come out and opened the door to a return to the Premier League: “Never say never,” Toney told Sky Sports Newswhen quizzed on a potential return to England.

“I have goals I want to achieve here first, the club have signed me for a long period of time. “I want to repay them and bring trophies. In football and life, you never know what’s around the corner. Who knows what the next step is?

“I’m comfortable here and like being here. I’m doing well, my numbers speak for themselves and I’m settled. I’m enjoying my football and don’t see why I’d leave to go back to where I was.”

Will Toney come back to the Premier League?

Chelsea, ARSENAL and Tottenham were very interested in Toney before he left the Premier League, they were all prepared to offer some big money in order to get him signed up, but that has now changed.

Even though all three clubs may want to improve that front line in the summer window, the fact that Toney has been out of the top level for a few seasons now suggests that if he does come back to the Premier League, it will be for a mid-level team, not one of the big clubs.

So even though a move back to the Premier League may happen, it will probably not be for the clubs that Toney believes he should join.

BIG PULISIC DECISION MADE

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AC Milan will snub any offers that are lodged for USMNT star Christian Pulisic this summer, claims Football Insider, with the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United reportedly interested in bringing the star back to the Premier League.

Pulisic, who joined Milan from Chelsea in 2023, has enjoyed a strong resurgence in Serie A, becoming a key attacking figure under manager Stefano Pioli. His ability to operate across the front line, combined with a renewed run of consistent form and fitness, has seen him re-establish his reputation as one of the most dynamic wide forwards in European football.

That upturn in performances has not gone unnoticed in the Premier League, where Arsenal have long admired the winger, and according to recent reports, the ARSENAL recruitment department has been monitoring Pulisic’s progress throughout the season as part of a broader reassessment of their attacking options.

With uncertainty surrounding several of the club’s current forwards and an ongoing push to refresh the squad, Pulisic is viewed as a player who could add pace, directness, and creativity to that Gunners attack

The 27-year-old, a central figure for the United States men’s national soccer team, has recorded some of the best numbers of his career since arriving in Italy. His improved productivity in the final third and his ability to influence games from both flanks have significantly elevated his market value.

Milan, recognising both his impact and his commercial appeal, were understood to be reluctant sellers, but that does not seen to be the case any longer, as reports on Calciomercato have now claimed that Milan have no intention of letting Pulisic leave the club at the end of the season.

Still, the suggestion that ARSENAL could make a renewed push for Pulisic ensures that his future will be a topic of sustained interest in the coming months, setting the stage for what may become one of the summer’s most closely watched transfer narratives.

But saying that, it would be a massive shock to see him get signed by the Arsenal board considering he have a wonderful array of wuality attacking players already in the side.

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