Emmanuel Petit names Spanish youngster who would be 'a very good addition' to Arsenal

Arsenal have earned plaudits for their transfer strategy in recent years, with manager Mikel Arteta carefully building a squad that fits his vision.

It's a plan that has paid dividends in recent years as the Gunners are once again amongst the Premier League elite, finishing second last season and now embroiled in a three-team race for the crown in the current campaign.

Always looking forward, Arsenal have been linked to a number of different players ahead of this summer's transfer window. One such player is Athletic Bilbao and Spain winger Nico Williams, who is reported to be a target for the North London side.

Former Arsenal player Emmanuel Petit believes Williams would be a good addition to Arteta's dynamic side, pointing at the 21-year-old's direct style as something that could benefit the Gunners.

"Would Nico Williams be a good fit at Arsenal? Absolutely, he’s been one of the best young players in Spain this season," Petit told Betway.

"He’s got five goals and ten assists already this season. He’s fast, powerful and always runs towards the goal and facing defenders with great skills and dribbling.

"He can play on the right or left and every time I watch Athletic, they always give him the ball because he’s so good at facing two defenders.

"He’d be a very good addition to any team as his skills are devastating. I love players who are always provoking defenders."

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