Athletic Bilbao's 22-year-old Spain forward Nico Williams, who has a £50m release clause in his contract, has told the club he intends to sign for Barcelona.

Barcelona have reached a verbal agreement with Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams over personal terms and do not view the forward's €60m (£50m) release clause as an obstacle to a deal this summer.

Arsenal are considering a move for Athletic Bilbao and Spain winger Nico Williams, 22.

Mikel Arteta has been given the all-clear for a move for Athletic Club's Nico Williams.

Arsenal are hoping to make a triple transfer swoop this summer that would see them land forward Viktor Gyokeres, winger Nico Williams and midfielder Martin Zubimendi for around £200m.