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According to a report in El Nacional, Athletic Bilbao are in a tough financial situation and the wages offered to Williams on his new deal have become an issue for the club. They are open to letting him leave the club in 2026, just months after he rejected a move to Barcelona and signed a long-term deal at San Mames.
Young talents Myles Lewis Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri have attracted interest, but Arsenal are reluctant to lose either after tying them to long term deals. Gabriel Jesus had been open to a January exit, but his return to fitness has restored his importance. As The Athletic note, Arteta would be loath to let him leave now.