Arsenal's efforts to sign Nico Williams this summer have suffered a major blow and the winger is considering a 'nobody' transfer that Manchester City have also taken an interest in.

After Euro 2024, the Gunners tried to lure Williams to the continent and Barcelona also tried to sign him, but the winger opted to stay at Athletic Bilbao.

Manchester City are also believed to be interested in Williams, with Pep Guardiola believing he is the "ideal candidate" to improve the squad next season, with Barcelona's exit from the race reportedly "opening the door for City to be ahead of any other suitor".

But both Premier League clubs could be disappointed, according to a report from Spain, which said there could be an "unexpected plot reversal" and that Williams "is seriously evaluating a contract extension and staying in Bilbao".

Williams helped Athletic Bilbao reach the semi-finals of the Europa League, where they will face Manchester United, who are fourth in La Liga, 6 points clear of fifth-placed Villarreal and have a good chance of qualifying for the Champions League next season.

據報導畢爾巴鄂競技正在與威廉姆斯就一份新合同進行談判，這份合同將“調整他的終止條款”，“大幅提高薪水”，目前的薪水已經達到每周20萬英鎊。

It is believed that Williams "did not close the door to leave in the future, and as long as a competitive project could be guaranteed, he would not rule out staying in the short term".

Regarding the "unexpected" change of mind, the report states: