Liverpool and Arsenal target Nico Williams 'ready to agree move'
Nico Williams' agent has reported Liverpool The player is willing to agree to a transfer this summer, but Arsenal They are also eyeing the Athletic Bilbao winger, according to a report from HITC.
The 21-year-old attacker has become one of the most interesting young attackers in the Spanish league and has six goals and 11 assists in all competitions this season.
His potential has caught the attention of clubs here in the first division as HITC says Liverpool have identified Williams as a possible replacement for Mohamed Salah. The Reds have done a lot of work behind the scenes evaluating Williams ahead of a potential summer snap, but Aston Villa They also show great interest.
The report says Williams' agent has contacted suitors such as Liverpool to inform them that the winger is “ready to agree a deal”. transfer' this summer.
Salah has been linked with a departure from Liverpool at the end of the season and Williams could prove an interesting replacement. The talented young winner has a £42.5m release clause in his contract, according to HITC, so would be an affordable option.
However, Liverpool could face greater competition as the report says Arsenal are also considering a move for Williams. Mikel Arteta seeks to incorporate another end to provide support Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.
Nico Williams would be a quality addition
Williams is versatile enough to operate on either flank and would add explosive pace and guile to any team he ends up in. He could be the ideal fit for Liverpool's high-intensity attacking football and would be a long-term replacement for Salah should he head to the Saudi Pro League this summer.
Meanwhile, Arsenal could also use more quality in wide areas. They have depended too much on Martinelli and Saka. Arteta has not been able to rotate his starting wingers due to the lack of depth in the team. The arrival of Williams would give the Arsenal manager more options to work with.
The Spaniard will improve with training and experience and could be a great long-term asset for Liverpool or Arsenal if either team manages to agree a deal.
