Arsenal have made a strong play to secure the signature of Nico Williams from Athletic Club, making the Spain international a huge contract offer that cannot be matched by their rivals in the race to sign him.

Arsenal finished second in the Premier League in each of the last three seasons and are looking for the missing pieces of the puzzle as they aim to go one better next term

Arsenal are expected to splash the cash this summer as Mikel Arteta looks to build a squad capable of challenging for the Premier League title