Liverpool ‘advance in Nico Williams talks’ as summer transfer bombshell drops
Liverpool have long been interested in signing Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao and that soon may happen if a new update is anything to go by.
Arne Slot’s men were linked with linked with Williams in the winter transfer window, but no deal came to fruition.
Williams has caught the eye for Athletic Bilbao once again this season and is attracting interest from suitors across the continent.
With Mohamed Salah’s future at Anfield beyond this season still up in the air, it may well be that Williams is deemed the Egyptian’s long-term successor.
Nico Williams to Liverpool transfer update shared
According to transfer expert Graeme Bailey, speaking to Rousing the Kop [14 February], Liverpool are one the clubs to have held talks with Williams’ camp.
Indeed, Bailey claims that Williams’ future is “moving on in that respect”, with Liverpool asking to be kept aware of his situation.
It may well come down to Williams himself and whether he fancies a move away from Spain, where he has spent his whole career to date.
Williams registered 11 assists and scored five goals for Athletic in LaLiga last season, which has dropped to three and one respectively this season.
However, in an attack as talented as Slot’s at Anfield, it is clear that the Spain international can still climb another level or two.
Nico Williams contract length at Athletic Bilbao
Williams’ current deal at San Mames is due to expire in the summer of 2027, so this coming window may be considered a good chance for Athletic to cash in.
If Williams indicates he is not planning to sign a new contract, it means he can speak with clubs outside of Spain from next January.
Liverpool are not alone in showing an interest, however, with Premier League title rivals Arsenal another said to want the attacking midfielder.
There is clearly still a long way for this transfer saga to run, then, and there will be no concrete movement before the summer.
If there is to be one marquee arrival at Anfield later this year, though, many will hope is is Athletic gem Williams.