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

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.

Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams has told Bayern Munich he is ‘very open’ to joining them this summer, according to reports in Germany. Arsenal and Chelsea have Williams on their shortlist for the summer transfer window with both Premier League clubs wanting to strengthen in wide areas.

Arsenal target Nico Williams is reportedly desperate to ... Both Barcelona and Bayern Munich are also in for the Spaniard, who is exploring the possibility of a move away from boyhood club ...

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.

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

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

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.