Arsenal have learned the hefty wage demands Athletic Club star Nico Williams will demand if he were to join Mikel Arteta's side.
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Arsenal target Spain star WilliamsAthletic Club ace's wage demands revealedWould be among Gunners' top earnersFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
According to The Telegraph, the 22-year-old's representatives would expect him to be earning a similar amount at Arsenal to Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka – all of whom are said to receive around £250,000 a week.
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Williams was linked with Arsenal and Barcelona last year but ultimately snubbed their interest. However, the Gunners are renewing their efforts to sign the speedy winger, who reportedly has a €60 million (£50m) release clause. The north London team have tried to reduce their wage bill in recent years but it seems that would not be possible if they signed Williams.
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The report states that the Euro 2024 winner is on significantly more than £100,000 a week after tax at Athletic, so this would be a big jump up for the youngster if he joined Arsenal.
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In the meantime, Williams could feature for the Basque outfit on Sunday in their next La Liga game away at Villarreal.