Arsenal have received the green light to sign Nico Williams, a 'dream' transfer for the club. According to reports, the Gunners have been given 'fresh hope' of sealing the signing after being given the green light. Williams was valued at around £86m by Athletic Bilbao and has been a target for the Gunners for some time. The same report claims that Aston Villa standout Morgan Rogers is another option for Arsenal, but Williams is the preferred choice. Williams has been mooted as a potential upgrade on Leandro Trossard and/or Gabriel Martinelli, who underperformed during the 2024/25 campaign. The Gunners are expected to be active in this summer's transfer window, and there is certainly room for improvement within their squad. A report on Tuesday claimed that the Gunners are 'accelerating' to sign two up-and-coming talents, while they will also look to strengthen their attack with a new striker and/or winger this summer. Williams was mooted as a signing for Arsenal after he shone for Spain at the 2024 European Championships, but they have faced heavy competition from FC Barcelona, while the winger has also opted to remain loyal to Athletic Bilbao in recent windows. Now, though, our colleagues at TEAMtalk are reporting that the Gunners have been given 'fresh hope of sealing the signing' of Williams after being given the green light, with the player 'open to the move'.