Liverpool are interested in signing Spanish winger Nico Williams
Liverpool and Arsenal are among a host of clubs interested in landing the services of 21-year-old Spanish winger Nico Williams, according to a report from mirror through Liverpool Echo.
Aston Villa and real Madrid They would also be interested in acquiring the services of the Athletic Bilbao forward, who recently signed a contract extension with the club until 2027. The player has been a regular for Ernesto Valverde's team, playing 24 games, scoring five goals and providing 10. help.
Williams has been on Arsenal and Liverpool's radar for quite some time now. Before the player signed a new contract with the Spanish club, Liverpool were exploring the possibility of signing him for free. transfer. However, if they want to sign him now in the summer, they would have to pay a substantial transfer fee. Transfermarkt rates Williams at around £42 millionbut Bilbao can ask for even more taking into account the interest shown.
The reason why the Spaniard seems a realistic target for Liverpool is the uncertain future of the Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian superstar has seen a lot interest in him from the Saudi clubs in recent months. With less than 18 months left on his current contract at Anfield, a Salah exit looks more likely than ever this summer. If that really happens, then the Reds would need to find a suitable right-wing replacement on the market.
Nico Williams may not be a replacement for Salah
If Liverpool are looking to sign Nico Williams as a replacement for Mohamed Salah, then the Spaniard might not be the right answer. Stylistically, the Bilbao winger is completely different from the Egyptian's way of playing on the pitch.
The Reds also have a bigger problem to deal with. Jurgen Klopp He has announced that he will leave the club at the end of the season and we still do not know who will succeed him at Anfield. A new coach would arrive at the club with new ideas and the club will have to wait for him before deciding on signings.
However, this does not mean that the 21-year-old is not a good signing for Liverpool. Nico, with a direct presence on the right flank, would help the Reds a lot, especially with Trent's new role, which sees him invest heavily in midfield.
However, it will not be easy for Liverpool to sign Williams as they face competition from Arsenal. Mikel Arteta He is also in the market looking for another winger to compete with. Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, and the Arsenal manager is eyeing Williams.
Real Madrid and Aston Villa are also listed as suitors, so competition will be fierce if Williams leaves Bilbao this summer.
