The latest Arsenal transfer news as the Gunners have a long-standing interest in Athletic Club winger Nico Williams

According to Sky Sports Germany, Bayern and Arsenal have both shortlisted the Japan international as a target this summer. The Gunners are looking at numerous profiles who could fit the bill in north London, and Mitoma is one of those who new sporting director Andrea Berta has taken a shine to.

Mundo Deportivo report that Barcelona are also in the running to sign Williams and the player’s agent, Felix Tainta, met with Barca’s sporting director, Deco, on Friday. The report claims that the message during the meeting was clear that Williams would be ‘eager’ to join Barca this summer.