Between reality and dreams: Should Arsenal let go of Nico Williams?

When evaluating a transfer, we not only need to see whether the player's abilities and characteristics meet the team's tactical needs, but also whether the transaction is feasible in reality. Arsenal is interested in Bilbao's Nico Williams. On paper, he is indeed a perfect candidate: fast speed, good skills, can play two wings, and the 50 million pound termination fee is relatively reasonable.

However, football transfers are never a piece of paper. Now there are two very realistic obstacles in front of you. First, the players’ salary requirements are said to be very high, which may break the existing healthy locker room salary balance in Arsenal. The second and most critical point is the player's own wishes. It is reported that Williams himself would rather stay in Spain and was not so proactive about transfers to the Premier League.

This raises a core problem. As the saying goes, "A forced melon is not sweet." If a player's heart is not here, even if you spend a lot of money to buy him, it will be difficult for him to devote himself to the team's plan, and the final effect may be counterproductive. Arsenal had suffered similar losses before with Vlahovic. Therefore, although Williams is very capable, since the player himself is not willing, Arsenal should give up decisively and devote his energy to more likely and willing goals such as Sane and Leo.