Liverpool are understood to stay involved in Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams.
Sources near CaughtOffside have made clear that Jurgen Klopp’s successor, Arne Slot, appreciates the 21-year-old’s skills. The Dutch head coach has accepted a possible switch transfer for the La Liga star.
Nevertheless, the Reds received’t essentially have a transparent pathway. That’s as a result of Barcelona, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal all proceed to be linked with the Spanish worldwide.
How a lot will it value to signal Nico Williams?
The signing of Williams would require a doubtlessly sizeable charge. The participant presently has a €50m [£42.2m] launch clause while his present phrases aren’t set to run out till June 2027.
CaughtOffside’s understanding of the scenario is that Liverpool do plan to test on the ahead’s standing. Nevertheless, they’re greater than conscious that finishing this switch can be a troublesome process for the reformed recruitment staff.
How is Williams faring within the 2024 European Championship?
It’s truthful to say the Spanish large man is already creating one thing of a stir in Germany.
His newest efficiency noticed him choose up UEFA’s Participant of the Match award as he tormented the Italian backline in a 1-0 win over Luciano Spalletti’s males.
Nico Williams: 1v1 specialist ?@Vivo_GLOBAL | #EUROPOTM pic.twitter.com/J4XFvErDSq
— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) June 20, 2024
Williams amassed 60 touches, a 93% go accuracy charge (27/29), 4 key passes, and one massive likelihood created in accordance with stats collected by Sofascore.
The place might Nico Williams play for Arne Slot’s Liverpool?
Williams presently options totally on the left for membership and nation.
Without any consideration-footed winger, it’s truthful to presume that Arne Slot will need to hold it that means given how a lot Liverpool have thrived with a left-footed participant on the opposing flank.
That stated, the 21-year-old can supply his companies on the right-flank, ought to they be so required.
The Reds do, nonetheless, appear considerably pleased with Luis Diaz on the left. There’s additionally a severe query to be requested in pre-season over the long-term way forward for Cody Gakpo who has thrived in an identical place for the Netherlands.
Selections, decisions and but extra decisions for Arne Slot on this new Liverpool period.
