Liverpool They are supposedly in a battle with Arsenal on an agreement to sign Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams, according to a Spanish media Transfers.
After qualifying from the Basque club's youth system, the 22-year-old has established himself as one of the best left-backs in La Liga in recent years.
He enjoyed a stellar campaign last season, contributing 16 goals in 31 league appearances. The striker even helped his team qualify for the european league by finishing fifth.
Williams was a key player for the Spanish team, which won the European Championship in the summer. He scored the first goal against England in the final and his country ended up winning the match 2-1.
After a successful campaign last season, Williams flew under the radar of several big European clubs in the summer, with Arsenal and Liverpool among those to express interest in him. Barcelona Another club showed a firm interest in him but in the end an agreement was not reached so he remained at the San Mamés Stadium.
Battle
Now the youngster has made a slow start to this season but continues to play a pivotal role in Ernesto Valverde's starting XI.
Transfers claims that Liverpool and Arsenal are still interested in signing Williams and that they have plenty of money to secure his service by activating his £50m release clause and agreeing to his wage demand.
Barcelona are also still in this race, but do not have the financial capacity to close the deal, so Arsenal and Liverpool are currently in an advantageous position over the Blaugrana in this race.
The report says Newcastle UnitedEdit They are also interested in signing him, so buying Williams will not be easy for the Gunners or the Merseyside club.
Arsenal have had a difficult start this season and have struggled to score goals consistently. On the other hand, Liverpool have a strong attack and adequate depth at the left wing position.
Williams would therefore get more regular first-team football at Arsenal than at Liverpool. Therefore, it would be better if he moved to the Emirates Stadium. However, it remains to be seen who will manage to sign him if Williams eventually leaves Athletic Bilbao next year.
