Newcastle United are hoping to sign Athletic Club attacker Nico Williams, a target for Barcelona and Liverpool, in 2024.
According to a report from the Spanish publication SPORT via Sport Witness, Newcastle have now joined clubs like Liverpool and Barcelona in the race to sign 21-year-old Athletic Club attacker Nico Williams.
Williams has been an important first-team player for Athletic Bilbao, who are hoping to agree on a new deal with him soon. The player’s contract with the club expires in the summer of 2024, and it remains to be seen whether they are ready to sell him for a nominal price in January if he refuses to sign a contract extension with them.
They will not want to lose a player of his potential on a free transfer. The attacker has a €50 million release clause in his contract, and his suitors are unlikely to pay that kind of money for someone in the final few months of his contract.
Athletic Club will have to agree to sell him for a reasonable price in January if he does not sign an extension with them. The 21-year-old is versatile enough to play on either flank, and he will add goals and creativity to the Newcastle attack.
The Magpies need more quality in the final third if they want to challenge for major trophies. Newcastle are one of the biggest clubs in England, and they are one of the richest in the world. They certainly have the resources to attract the top talents, and it remains to be seen whether they can convince the 21-year-old to join them instead of moving to Liverpool or Barcelona.
Newcastle have an exciting project at their disposal and they can compete with any club in the world financially. They will look to put together a formidable squad and win major trophies in the coming season. It wouldn’t be a surprise if Williams is excited to be a part of their project.
Meanwhile, Liverpool need to add more quality to their attack as well, especially if Mohamed Salah moves on at the end of the season. Williams would be a quality long-term acquisition for them, thus justifying the interest in him.
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Similarly, Barcelona are keeping tabs on the player as well. But they might struggle to compete with the two Premier League clubs financially. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops over the next few months.
