The term ‘queue’ can be used somewhat lightly when referring to some players’ interest in rising stars, but for Athletic Club winger Nico Williams it seems appropriate. If the 21-year-old decides to leave the Basque Country, it seems he will have a choice between his suitors.
In the Premier League, Liverpool, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Arsenal have already been linked with Williams, and The Telegraph (via AS diary) say Tottenham Hotspur are the last team that will chase him. Spurs are reportedly looking for a winger who can play on the left.
Williams signed a new contract with Athletic until 2026 in November, but his release clause remained at an “affordable” €50 million, giving him a chance to leave if he wants. Barcelona have also contacted their agents but are unlikely to be able to afford his release clause and with relations strained following Barcelona’s signing of Inigo Martinez, Los Leones are unlikely to negotiate a favorable deal. For his part, Williams recently said he still has “many more years” ahead of him at Athletic after winning the Copa del Rey.
