- 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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✅ Carries ESPN Deportes, which broadcasts over 200 select LaLiga matches per season with traditional linear presentation and studio coverage.
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✅ Carries local ABC stations and the main ESPN linear networks for marquee, nationally televised LaLiga fixtures without requiring an antenna.
✅ Offers ESPN Deportes either via the dedicated Spanish-first tiers (such as Óptimo Más) or as an add-on, giving you live TV commentary and dedicated studio coverage.
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ESPN+
✅ Streams all 380 LaLiga fixtures throughout the season in both English and Spanish, including every El Clásico fixture.
✅ Provides full match replays, extended highlights, and Spanish football studio shows (such as LaLiga Confidential and ESPN FC) accessible whenever you want.
✅ Bundles Spanish top-flight football alongside extensive European and domestic action, including the German Bundesliga, Copa del Rey, and FA Cup.
Monthly from$11.99
Ultimate Sports Bundle
Fubo
✅ Carries ESPN Deportes, which broadcasts over 200 select LaLiga matches per season with traditional linear presentation and studio coverage.
✅ Includes local ABC stations and main ESPN channels for the high-profile marquee matches that are simulcast over traditional television.
✅ Allows you to record matches with unlimited Cloud DVR storage and stream up to four channels simultaneously on compatible TV devices.
Monthly from$32.99
Cable Replacement
DirecTV
✅ Carries local ABC stations and the main ESPN linear networks for marquee, nationally televised LaLiga fixtures without requiring an antenna.
✅ Offers ESPN Deportes either via the dedicated Spanish-first tiers (such as Óptimo Más) or as an add-on, giving you live TV commentary and dedicated studio coverage.
✅ Includes unlimited Cloud DVR storage and allows simultaneous streaming on unlimited compatible devices connected to your home network.
Monthly from$74.99
Total Coverage
ESPN+
✅ Streams all 380 LaLiga fixtures throughout the season in both English and Spanish, including every El Clásico fixture.
✅ Provides full match replays, extended highlights, and Spanish football studio shows (such as LaLiga Confidential and ESPN FC) accessible whenever you want.
✅ Bundles Spanish top-flight football alongside extensive European and domestic action, including the German Bundesliga, Copa del Rey, and FA Cup.
Monthly from$11.99
Ultimate Sports Bundle
Fubo
✅ Carries ESPN Deportes, which broadcasts over 200 select LaLiga matches per season with traditional linear presentation and studio coverage.
✅ Includes local ABC stations and main ESPN channels for the high-profile marquee matches that are simulcast over traditional television.
✅ Allows you to record matches with unlimited Cloud DVR storage and stream up to four channels simultaneously on compatible TV devices.
Monthly from$32.99
GOAL/GettyTHE BIGGER PICTURE
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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