Tag: Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao's Spanish forward Nico Williams reacts during the Spanish League football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Athletic Club Bilbao at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, on February 19, 2023. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP) (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images)

Could Nico Williams be Arsenal’s next big signing?

Arsenal are currently being linked with a move for Nico Williams who has a €55m release clause, so what would the club be getting if they were to bring him to The Emirates?
AL KHOR, QATAR: Nico Williams of Spain in action during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Spain and Germany at Al Bayt Stadium on November 27, 2022. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Neto or Williams? Arsenal face transfer tug-of-war for winger fix

Arsenal have been 'making checks' on Athletic Club winger Nico Williams ahead of the summer transfer window, according to a report.
Real Sociedad's Scottish defender #17 Kieran Tierney fights for the ball with Athletic Bilbao's Spanish midfielder #21 Ander Herrera during the Spanish Liga football match between Real Sociedad and Athletic Club Bilbao at the Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian on September 30, 2023. (Photo by CESAR MANSO/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal loanee anger as he suffers yet another bad injury

Arsenal's on-loan defender Kieran Tierney faces an injury scare while playing for Real Sociedad, raising concerns for both his club and the Scottish national team.
Spain forward Nico Williams is tackled by Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group E football match between Japan and Spain at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on December 1, 2022. (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)

World Cup winger’s €50m clause could tempt Arsenal

Nico Williams' €50m release clause could tempt Arsenal, according to reports in Spain, with the player performing well at the World Cup.
DUISBURG, GERMANY - JULY 28: Unai Nunez of Bilbao runs with the ball during the second semi final match between FC Fulham and Athletic Bilbao at Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena on July 28, 2018 in Duisburg, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel / Bongarts / Getty Images)

Arsenal have Bilbao defender Unai Nunez on their shortlist

Arsenal have Athletic Bilbao defender Unai Nunez on their shortlist, as the player's current club try to extend his contract.
DUISBURG, GERMANY - JULY 28: Unai Nunez of Bilbao runs with the ball during the second semi final match between FC Fulham and Athletic Bilbao at Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena on July 28, 2018 in Duisburg, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel / Bongarts / Getty Images)

Arsenal scouting Athletic Bilbao defender Unai Nunez ahead of January window

Arsenal are looking at Athletic Bilbao defender Unai Nunez ahead of the January transfer window, according to a report.
Nacho Monreal and Gabriel Martinelli (via Arsenal)

Real Sociedad pushing to finalise Monreal transfer today so he’s ready for Basque derby

Real Sociedad are trying to finalise the signing of Nacho Monreal today, so he'll be available for the Basque derby match against Athletic Bilbao on Friday, according to reports.

Bilbao eyeing Monreal as Laporte replacement

Athletic Bilbao reportedly have Nacho Monreal on their list of replacements for Manchester City-bound Aymeric Laporte.

Great news for Arsenal in their pursuit for a Kepa

Arsenal have been handed a boost in their alleged pursuit of Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga as Real Madrid are apparently yet to make a formal approach.

Real Madrid leading Chelsea and the Gunners in the race for Arrizabalaga

Real Madrid are reportedly leading the race to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga, the Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper wanted by Arsenal and Chelsea.

Arsenal-target Arrizabalaga is “Athletic until death”

Athletic Bilbao keeper Iago Herrerin believes his teammate Kepa Arrizabalaga will stay at the club.

Arsenal-linked Arrizabalaga speaks out about the rumours

Arsenal-linked goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga says he's heard all the rumours, but is staying focused on Bilbao and the Spanish national team.

Arsenal interested in signing Kepa

Arsenal are interested in signing Athletic Bilbao keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, according to reports.

Arsenal have competition from Real Madrid for Kepa Arrizabalaga

Arsenal reportedly have competition for Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga, in the form of Real Madrid.

Arsenal-linked goalkeeper set to sign new deal earning £2.7m-a-year

Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is reportedly close to signing a new contract with the La Liga club.

Arsenal linked with Kepa Arrizabalaga

Arsenal are interested in young Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, according to reports.

Arsenal, Real Madrid and Napoli ready to pounce with Arrizabalaga’s contract expiring

Arsenal are reportedly one of three clubs ready to pounce on Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Bilbao want “dream signing” Monreal

Athletic Bilbao want to sign Nacho Monreal this summer, according to reports in Spain.

Laszlo Benes: The Slovakian who turned down Arsenal and is now making waves in...

Slovakian youngster Laszlo Benes could have been an Arsenal player, but now looks set to make waves in Germany.

Why Athletic Bilbao would consider paying €38m for Arsenal’s Nacho Monreal

Nacho Monreal could cost Athletic Bilbao €38m.

Athletic Bilbao give up on Monreal

Athletic Bilbao have decided to drop their interest in Nacho Monreal as the player wants to stay at Arsenal.

Monreal reveals eagerness to remain at Arsenal

Nacho Monreal has fuelled further speculation that Kieran Gibbs will leave the club this summer by stressing his eagerness to remain at Arsenal and ignore advances of a return to Spain in the near future.

Spanish press claim Wenger renewal means Monreal joining Bilbao more difficult

Arsene Wenger's new two-year deal apparently makes Athletic Bilbao's pursuit of Nacho Monreal far more difficult.

Bilbao new boss keen on Monreal

La Liga club Athletic Bilbao are still interested in Nacho Monreal, a player they've tried to sign a number of times, believing this could be the summer.

Athletic Bilbao to try again after failing to sign Monreal several times

Athletic Bilbao are reportedly set to attempt to sign Nacho Monreal again this summer.

Arsenal contact Valverde in search for Wenger replacement

Arsenal have apparently approached Athletic Bilbao manager, Ernesto Valverde, over replacing Arsene Wenger.
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Arsenal ready to ‘talk’ with Athletic Bilbao over Monreal

Athletic Bilbao think that this could finally be the summer they land Nacho Monreal with Arsenal reportedly willing to ‘sit down and talk’ about a move.

Athletic Bilbao continue to plan January swoop for Monreal – report

Atletic Bilbao are still reportedly keen on bringing Nacho Monreal to La Liga and could apparently do so as soon as January.

Arsenal and Liverpool linked with Williams transfer

It's not rare for Arsenal to be linked with a player in the middle of contract talks, and we all know why. Agents say Arsenal...

Monreal linked with exit

With the transfer window looming over the horizon, it didn’t take long for the Spanish press to, once again, link Nacho Monreal with a...

Wenger blocked Nacho transfer – report

Reports coming out Spain are claiming that Arsene Wenger blocked Nacho Monreal's move to Athletic Bilbao over the summer. In what has become quite a...

Monreal rumours resurface

The transfer deadline is approaching, and it's all getting a little bit ridiculous. Every little thing is read into as a hint, from player quotes...

Monreal “very happy” at Arsenal

by Lewis Ambrose The transfer window is yet to heat up in north London, with Arsène Wenger focusing on the squad he already has rather...

Monreal replacement lined up

According to Marca Arsenal are waiting to complete the signing of Faouzi Ghoulam from Napoli before allowing Nacho Monreal to leave the club. We have already...

Arsenal defender linked with Athletic Club again

by Lewis Ambrose In one of the more common stories of recent windows, Nacho Monreal is again being linked with a move to Athletic Club. According...

Spanish side still confident they can tempt Arsenal defender

by Lee Hurley Despite Nacho Monreal's assertions that he's more than happy to remain at Arsenal and extend his deal, Athletic Bilbao still believe they can...

Arsenal man wants a new contract amid interest

by Lewis Ambrose Nacho Monreal has enjoyed somewhat of a breakthrough season yet his contract only currently runs until 2016. The Spanish left-back has made that spot in...

Athletic Bilbao target Monreal for summer move

Athletic Bilbao are still interested in getting their grubby little paws on Nacho Monreal according to reports which emerged this week. The Spanish side, who...