A host of Premier League teams are interested in exploring a move for the £50 million-rated Nico Williams ahead of the January window.
According to TBR, Nico Williams continues to attract the interest of a host of Premier League clubs. Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle United are part of the group exploring a move for the £50 million-rated Spaniard, as meeting his release clause and then convincing the winger would seem like a straightforward solution.
It was a strange summer window for suitors chasing Nico Williams, following strong links over an exit from Athletic Club. The Spaniard, who had a good season last time out and was one of the stars of Spain’s successful Euro 2024 campaign, as the winger did produce some memorable performances.
Back in the summer, Barcelona were heavily linked with a move, with Williams even preferring a move to the club and linking up with national teammate Lamine Yamal. The Catalans either decided against triggering his release clause or failed to convince the player of a move at that time. However, the £50 million-rated Spaniard reportedly remains open to a future move there.
The player’s absolute preference might have been the reason why many interested Premier League sides did not attempt to trigger his release clause. Arsenal and Chelsea are willing to pay what’s necessary to sign Williams in the future; those teams might have more competition than before ahead of the upcoming January window.
Arsenal are facing competition from the likes of Newcastle United and Liverpool for Williams ahead of future windows, possibly even January. The big task for these clubs will be to convince the player first and foremost, as triggering his release clause, which is just shy of £50 million, would then seem like part of the process.
Can Premier League sides convince Williams?
The issue with the transfer of the winger is his happiness at Athletic Club, where he signed a new contract last December and is being paid very well. While the report states that Williams might still prefer a move to Barcelona, the financial issues at the Catalan club might make it difficult for them to sign him up.
Hence, ahead of the January window, Premier League sides may have a good enough chance to sign Williams, provided they manage to convince him of a move. While teams like Arsenal and Liverpool have the calibre to make a compelling pitch, there will be doubts about the likes of Newcastle United in this particular case.
A host of Premier League teams are interested in exploring a move for the £50 million-rated Nico Williams ahead of the January window.
According to TBR, Nico Williams continues to attract the interest of a host of Premier League clubs. Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle United are part of the group exploring a move for the £50 million-rated Spaniard, as meeting his release clause and then convincing the winger would seem like a straightforward solution.
It was a strange summer window for suitors chasing Nico Williams, following strong links over an exit from Athletic Club. The Spaniard, who had a good season last time out and was one of the stars of Spain’s successful Euro 2024 campaign, as the winger did produce some memorable performances.
Back in the summer, Barcelona were heavily linked with a move, with Williams even preferring a move to the club and linking up with national teammate Lamine Yamal. The Catalans either decided against triggering his release clause or failed to convince the player of a move at that time. However, the £50 million-rated Spaniard reportedly remains open to a future move there.
The player’s absolute preference might have been the reason why many interested Premier League sides did not attempt to trigger his release clause. Arsenal and Chelsea are willing to pay what’s necessary to sign Williams in the future; those teams might have more competition than before ahead of the upcoming January window.
Arsenal are facing competition from the likes of Newcastle United and Liverpool for Williams ahead of future windows, possibly even January. The big task for these clubs will be to convince the player first and foremost, as triggering his release clause, which is just shy of £50 million, would then seem like part of the process.
Can Premier League sides convince Williams?
The issue with the transfer of the winger is his happiness at Athletic Club, where he signed a new contract last December and is being paid very well. While the report states that Williams might still prefer a move to Barcelona, the financial issues at the Catalan club might make it difficult for them to sign him up.
Hence, ahead of the January window, Premier League sides may have a good enough chance to sign Williams, provided they manage to convince him of a move. While teams like Arsenal and Liverpool have the calibre to make a compelling pitch, there will be doubts about the likes of Newcastle United in this particular case.