Mikel Arteta is expected to make an addition to his attack at Arsenal as soon as the 2024/25 campaign ends.
A story from Steve Kay recently claimed that Nico Williams is set to join Arsenal this summer – with the Gunners aware they need to invest in their frontline, as Leandro Trossard, Ethan Nwaneri and Raheem Sterling are the only attackers available right now.
Untimely injuries to Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus have laid bare the thin nature of Arsenal’s attack.
However, Mikel Arteta may now be having second thoughts about bringing Nico Williams to Arsenal after seeing what Antony has done at Real Betis.
Antony has already outscored Nico Williams in La Liga
A deal for the Spain international would be very, very expensive.
Not only would Williams cost £50m due to his release clause, but the winger also earns £200,000-a-week, so the overall package would be a costly one for Arsenal.
There is no doubt the Athletic Bilbao No.10 is a talented footballer, although we believe Arteta might be having seconds thoughts on his suitability to the Premier League, after seeing how quickly Antony overtook him in the Spanish scoring charts.
The Brazilian moved on loan to Real Betis during the winter transfer window, and has already scored two goals in just three La Liga appearances, while also providing one assist.
Antony is on fire at the moment! 🔥
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) February 16, 2025
What a volley by the on-loan Manchester United man to score the opening goal 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/bSFF5zd6DH
In comparison, Williams has scored just one goal in 20 league appearances this season, assisting four.
That should give Arteta some food for thought, given the fact Antony only managed to score five goals in 62 Premier League appearances and visibly struggled to compete in English football.
Arsenal might make other expensive additions on top of Nico Williams
By the sounds of it, Arsenal could invest heavily on new signings this summer.
Sami Mokbel of the Daily Mail recently claimed there is a sense within the Emirates Stadium that Arsenal are preparing for an unprecedented summer in the market.
RB Leipzig No.30 Benjamin Sesko has been strongly linked to Arsenal – while the Gunners are also seemingly in the driving seat to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.
Therefore, with Mokbel’s comment in mind, it is not outrageous to think Arsenal could sign Williams, Sesko and Zubimendi this summer if finances allow for such a spending spree.