Liverpool will compete with Real Madrid and Arsenal to get the 21-year-old La Liga winger.

The Mirror claims that Arsenal will make an effort to thwart Real Madrid and Liverpool in order to sign Nico Williams, a winger for Athletic Bilbao.

Williams, 21, has made 136 appearances for the La Liga squad, tallying 26 goals and 29 assists. His achievements at the club last year won him a new contract.

The Mirror says that Arsenal scouts have observed Williams. The report claims that Arteta is excited to relieve pressure on Bukayo Saka in the summer by adding a winger to his offensive options.

Williams is wanted by Real Madrid, Aston Villa, and Liverpool, so landing a deal with him is definitely going to be difficult given that he signed a new contract last year.

Williams graduated from the programme, and Athletic Bilbao is determined not to let him go.

The article also claims that Arsenal, who have long admired the Portuguese attacker, is interested in Pedro Neto, a notable performer for Wolves.

Neto has contributed three goals and ten assists in just 17 appearances for Gary O’Neil’s squad, despite missing two months of action because of a serious hamstring injury.

A restructuring of Mikel Arteta’s squad, which might see the departure of Thomas Partey, Emile Smith Rowe, and Eddie Nketiah this summer, may accompany any moves for Neto or Williams.

Ivan Toney, a striker for Brentford, and Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi are two players who Arsenal is reportedly interested in signing.

After an exciting 3-1 victory over Liverpool seven days ago, the Gunners return to action on Sunday when they play West Ham.

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Cesc Fabregas explicit on perfect candidate to succeed Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool boss

After Jurgen Klopp departs Liverpool in the summer of 2020, Cesc Fabregas, a former player for Arsenal and Chelsea, has shared his opinions on who should take over as manager of the team.

When Jurgen Klopp leaves his position as manager of Liverpool at the end of the current campaign, Cesc Fabregas thinks Xabi Alonso would be the perfect successor.

Given his impressive early coaching record, Alonso is one of the early contenders to succeed Klopp. After finishing second last when Alonso took over in October 2022, Bayer Leverkusen is now leading the Bundesliga and two points ahead of Bayern Munich.

Fabregas has outlined Alonso’s qualifications to take over at Anfield the next season, highlighting his intellect, disposition, mindset, and bond with the team from his five years as a player at Liverpool.

According to Fabregas, “he’s a very intelligent guy,” the BBC’s Planet Premier League podcast reported. “There, he has been. He has experienced everything, and he is aware of the high standards Liverpool has established. He is adored by the audience, and as a coach, I believe he is excellent. He has insightful insights.

“He may have a slightly different style of play, but I believe he is versatile. I used to see him around when he was the Real Sociedad B coach and now he works at Bayer Leverkusen. He does diverse actions. He has the correct mindset and can adjust to the circumstances and the various kinds of players he has.

“Despite his youth, he has very distinct ideas, which is a plus. He is a stable, intellectual man with the ideal disposition. Therefore, it’s a big ask, but I think he could pull it off.”

Alonso, however, has downplayed rumours of a possible transfer to Anfield and stated he is still entirely focused on Leverkusen’s pursuit of the league championship. “Speculation is normal, my focus is here on Bayer Leverkusen,” he stated.

“I am currently really content with my players at Leverkusen.” Naturally, there was a lot of surprise in Liverpool. I have a lot of respect and appreciation for what Jurgen accomplished there. Here, I am very content.

“I’m having fun at work here. Every day feels like a challenge to me, and every game is that. I’m travelling through Leverkusen in style. I’m not sure about the next one. I’m reflecting on my current location.

“I’m having fun and I’m at a terrific position. What matters most is Saturday. Right now, I don’t really care what will transpire in the future.”