- New Arsenal chief Berta in talks with Williams
- Spain international has €60m release clause
- Barcelona and Chelsea set to be pipped
AFPNew Arsenal transfer chief Andrea Berta holds meeting with Nico Williams over summer move as Gunners weigh up activating Athletic Club winger's €60m release clause
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✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.
✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.
✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.
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✅ Provides nationwide access to USA Network, securing the primary cable home for the league's linear broadcasts.
✅ Includes access to live, local NBC affiliates for the marquee weekend matches in designated major media markets.
✅ Serves as the cheapest way to access live cable TV sports channels without paying for a bloated traditional bundle.
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✅ Carries both USA Network and your local NBC station, ensuring you get every nationally televised match.
✅ Includes unlimited cloud DVR storage so you can easily record and save early morning fixtures.
✅ Replicates the classic set-top box feel with a familiar channel guide, making it easy to channel-surf on weekend mornings.
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✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.
✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.
✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.
Monthly from$12.99
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Last summer, Williams was heavily linked with a move to Barcelona after he was among the standout performers for Spain in their victorious Euro 2024 campaign. However, the winger stayed put at the San Mames, leading the Catalans to sign his national team-mate Dani Olmo instead.
In recent months, Arsenal, along with Chelsea and Bayern Munich, have been tipped to lure Williams away from Bilbao, with the Gunners leading the race. In fact, a report two weeks ago revealed that Mikel Arteta's side were the frontrunners to sign Williams and were ready to offer him a weekly package worth £200,000 on a five-year deal. The news of sporting director Berta meeting with Williams' entourage only adds weight to the speculation.
Getty Images SportWHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?
After securing a hard-earned 2-1 win over Fulham in midweek, Arteta & Co. will face Everton on Saturday as they aim to close the gap on league leaders Liverpool, who are currently nine points clear at the top with a game in hand.
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