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Arsenal have been handed a boost in signing Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams during the summer transfer window.
The Spain international has been a long-term target for the London heavyweights and it has been claimed that manager Mikel Arteta is a huge admirer of him.
The club have yet to make a formal approach for the versatile winger, but they have received a boost with Barcelona pulling out of the race for his services.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta recently acknowledged that the club are no longer exploring the possibility of signing the highly-rated Basque star.
He said: "We valued Nico as potential signing last summer with Dani Olmo, but right now i think the club is valuing other players."
The news has provided a boost for the Gunners with lesser competition in store. They still face a tough challenge to secure an agreement.
Athletic recently qualified for next season's Champions League and they are expected to hold out for the player's release clause worth £51m.
Williams is also expected to demand a significant salary package. He already earns £175,000 per week and could demand upto £300,000.
Written by Sri Aswin
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