Athletic Club’s Nico Williams has turned heads across top European clubs after an outstanding 2023-24 season. Moreover, the 21-year-old’s impressive performance at UEFA Euro 2024 has likely generated more significant interest.
Paris Saint-Germain has recently been eyeing talented wingers like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, but tough negotiations with Napoli have led them to consider other options.
A recent report from CaughtOffside reveals that Williams is on the radar of several major clubs, including Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham, Barcelona, and PSG.
The latest information on this file from SPORT gives good news for Barcelona as Williams’ priority is to join Barcelona, even though Chelsea have made a dizzying financial offer.
🚨 Nico Williams' priority is to join Barcelona, even though Chelsea have made a dizzying financial offer. 🤑
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Still, a move to the Catalan side will be challenging. SPORT recently reported that Athletic Club is not open to negotiating with the Catalan team and is instead pointing to the termination clause.
There is also speculation that Barça wanted to pay the total amount in multiple installments, but Bilbao isn’t willing to accept that. Williams featured in 37 matches across all competitions, scoring nine goals and providing 19 assists.