Arsenal must match Manchester City’s title-winning signing with £48m target before deadline day

It was a statement capture for the Premier League champions, who are aware of what the former German international can offer to Pep Guardiola’s machine.

Re-signing Gundogan hands City additional fuel to power their push to win their fifth-consecutive Premier League title, something Arsenal now have to match.

Arsenal must push to sign Nico Williams this summer

In a shock revelation, Arsenal’s interest in Nico Williams has resurfaced, with journalist Miguel Delaney reporting the news.

Delaney shared that the Gunners could make a late swoop for the Euro 2024 winger after months of speculation over his future.

The deal wouldn’t be easy to pull off given the winger’s stance at his boyhood club Athletic Bilbao however, it seems Arsenal have a plan if they cannot land the Spaniard this summer.

Delaney added that Edu will ‘drop down’ to acquire a target that would accept being second-choice in the wing department if a deal for Williams can’t be struck.

It’s reassuring to learn that Arsenal have a plan to bolster their front line before deadline day but, after hearing of City’s latest capture, the Gunners must aim high.

Williams could close the gap between Arsenal and Manchester City

Williams showed the world what he could do over the summer at the Euros where he not only won the tournament, but also contributed to three goals along the way.

From his spellbinding ability on the flank with the ball at his feet to his decision making in the final third, the winger demonstrated what he has to offer a side like Arsenal.

It would be a statement for the Gunners to sign Williams, who with a release clause of just £48m, is a wanted man throughout Europe.

Arsenal’s squad is capable of challenging for the title as it is however, City have just turned it up a notch by signing Gundogan, which should prompt Mikel Arteta to do the same.

The treble winners have depth in quality beyond belief, which is an integral part of their ruling over English football over the years under Guardiola.

Adding Gundogan to the mix only reinforces that the Spaniard will not sleep until his side is at their maximum level of depth, something that Arsenal are still not completely on board with.

If there’s one area that Edu and Arteta should aim to bolster before deadline day, it is on the flanks, with there limited options currently in the squad beyond Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.

Signing Williams will not be easy, as expected for a player of his calibre although, it might just be essential if Arsenal truly want to usurp City.