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[Saba Sports News] According to British media reports, if Arsenal wants to sign Nico Williams this summer, they may have to offer him the top salary within the team. With Andrea Berta taking up the position of Arsenal’s sports director, the team will invest a significant amount of money in the summer, and Nico Williams has always been on Arsenal’s transfer list. However, the challenge for Arsenal is not only the player’s £50 million release clause but also Nico Williams’ salary demands. Due to Athletic Club’s Basque policy, they usually do not have to pay high transfer fees for players but retain them with high salaries. It is reported that Nico Williams’ after-tax weekly salary at Athletic Club exceeds £100,000. Sources reveal that Nico Williams’ agent hopes the player can receive a salary on par with Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, Declan Rice, and Bukayo Saka, around £250,000 per week. Introducing a new forward will be Arsenal’s top priority this summer, and they are expected to also try to sign Martin Zubimendi at a price of around £50 million.