Liverpool and Arsenal are among the clubs still interested in the potential transfer Nico Williams, Athletic Bilbao full-back.
The Spain international has been superb in recent times, lighting up La Liga with his performances while also impressing as he helped his country win Euro 2024.
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according to The AthleticWilliams had been a target for Barcelona, but it now remains to be seen whether they will remain interested in him after the impact of Raphinha and Lamine Yamal.
The report goes on to say that Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and others could be potential suitors for Williams now, and the Reds certainly have a particular need for someone like that at the moment.
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Although they play slightly different positions, Williams could make sense as a target for LFC right now Mohamed Salah is nearing the end of his contract at Anfield.
Another report from The Athletic has thrown Salah’s future into doubt as he is said to be frustrated with how Liverpool have handled negotiations.
If Salah leaves, he will be almost impossible to replace after his great run with the Merseyside giants, but Williams is a superb young talent who could surely add something to most top clubs.
Arsenal could also do well to try and win the race for Williams as an upgrade from inconsistent attacking players such as Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard, with Mikel Arteta’s side often too reliant on Bukayo Saka to provide all the magic in the front
It would certainly be exciting to see a talent like Williams in the Premier League, although the 22-year-old certainly won’t come cheap.
Athletic note that Williams has a £46m release clause and that is the only price Athletic will consider selling for, meaning a huge amount of money has to be paid in one go deadline
