Chelsea set to launch summer raid for exciting La Liga winger with €50m release clause

It is expected that one of the hottest prospects in the League going into the summer transfer window will be Nico Williams. The Athletic Club winger, who is currently having another excellent season, has attracted strong interest in the last 12-18 months, especially from clubs in the Premier League.

Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa have all been linked with an interest in Williams in the past, but at this stage it is Chelsea who are best placed to secure the signature of the 21-year-old. According to The Telegraph (via AS Diary), The Blues have very positive reports of the Spanish international, and a summer raid could end up being launched, although they would need to sell players first.

Williams is in no rush to leave Athletic Club, although his release clause of 50 million euros – which remains the same despite signing a new three-year contract in December, will be very attractive to interested clubs. It remains to be seen how this situation plays out during the summer months.