The battle for Nico Williams is heating up, and now, Bayern Munich have thrown their hat into the ring, posing a serious challenge to Barcelona’s long-standing interest in the Athletic Club

Arsenal have been handed a transfer blow with Bayern Munich now also interested in RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko, who has been identified as a potential successor to Harry Kane

The winger is widely expected to leave Bilbao this summer, and Europe’s elite have taken notice. Chelsea and Arsenal have been linked from the Premier League, while Bayern Munich reportedly held talks with Williams’ entourage after losing Leroy Sané to Galatasaray.

Arsenal have seen their chances of signing Athletic Bilbao superstar Nico Williams take a hit after the winger was reported to have confirmed interest in a move elsewhere

Barcelona is actively pursuing the signing of a left winger to strengthen its squad, with Colombian forward Luis Díaz from Liverpool identified as the club’s top

TBR Football can exclusively confirm what sources are saying about the current transfer situation of Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams amid links with Arsenal. The Gunners are looking to strengthen their ranks this summer, particularly in attack, and Williams is very much on Arsenal’s radar.

Nico Williams has set the wheels in motion for a transfer to Bayern Munich as he has signalled his wish to move to Germany, according to Florian Plettenberg.

Mundo Deportivo report that Barcelona are also in the running to sign Williams and the player’s agent, Felix Tainta, met with Barca’s sporting director, Deco, on Friday. The report claims that the message during the meeting was clear that Williams would be ‘eager’ to join Barca this summer.

Arsenal are yet to make any new signings so far this summer and two of manager Mikel Arteta's top targets are also of interest to Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich

Sky Germany report that Arsenal and Chelsea have entered the race to sign Bayern Munich target Nico Williams (22). The Spaniard has a reported release clause between €60m and €65m as the Bundesliga champions look to strengthen their attack.

Nico Williams has already signalled his intentions of leaving Athletic Club and joining his Spanish team-mates at Barcelona in private conversations.