Athletic Membership winger Nico Williams has caught the attention together with his performances for Spain at Euro 2024, with claims Liverpool are excited by a cut price deal.
Williams has began each of Spain’s video games in Group B to date at this summer season’s Euros, and it was his supply from the left that pressured the winner towards Italy on Thursday.
Per FotMob, the 21-year-old tried 10 dribbles, by far probably the most of any participant, in addition to creating probably the most probabilities (4) and taking probably the most touches within the opposition’s field (eight).
One ball in from the left flank was bundled in by Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori – a participant on Liverpool’s radar – following a deflection as Spain received 1-0.
It was a efficiency that has seen many take discover of Williams’ high quality and potential, which was seemingly already appreciated by these on Merseyside.
Based on The Athletic‘s Spanish reporter Pol Ballus, the Athletic Membership ahead has been “mentioned” as a possible goal for Liverpool “if a winger is required for Arne Slot‘s new venture.”
Extra importantly, it’s detailed that Williams can be out there for a payment of £47 million as a result of a launch clause in his contract.
Williams, the brother and team-mate of former Liverpool goal Inaki Williams, scored eight targets and laid on 19 assists in 37 video games for the Bilbao membership final season.
He did so nearly completely from the left wing – the place his 10 most up-to-date caps for Spain have additionally come – however the majority of his profession has, in actual fact, been spent on the precise.
That would definitely make him a lovely choice for Slot and Reds sporting director Richard Hughes, who’re anticipated to be available in the market for a large participant this summer season.
Whereas the main focus is presently on establishing backup to, or competitors for, Mohamed Salah on the precise, a emptiness might additionally open up on the left.
Changing Diaz?
Barcelona have been credited with an curiosity in Williams, however look like focusing extra of their attentions on Luis Diaz, although claims of a gathering with representatives in the US has been downplayed.
If Diaz have been to depart Anfield, as many anticipate could possibly be the case if the precise supply is made, a spot on the left might current itself for Williams.
Slot should produce other plans for that function, in fact, with Cody Gakpo prone to be thought-about for a change again to his pure place.
However the precedence stays on the precise flank both means, and given his expertise in that function, there’s a likelihood that these discussions over Williams turn into extra.
