Liverpool deal 'well advanced' for €60m Spain forward

Liverpool are set for a big shakeup this summer, with the potential exit of several players.

Federico Chiesa, Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz may be departing the club, so Arne Slot will be in desperate need of signing attackers.

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There is also the possibility that Mohamed Salah will leave after an incredible eight-season spell, as his contract situation remains unresolved. In an ideal world, he would be staying at Liverpool, but the club must find alternatives.

Slot will need to sign wingers, and Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams could certainly be an option.

The Spaniard is into his fifth season for Athletic Bilbao, and has scored 29 goals in 159 appearances. He has been consistent for the club since his real breakthrough in the 2022/23 season.

Williams also continues to impress for the Spanish national team, playing a vital role alongside Lamine Yamal to win the Euro 2024 tournament.

International performance

Just last week, he scored Spain’s opening goal in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals against the Netherlands and set up a second to earn them a draw. He now has five goals in 25 appearances for his country.

He has reportedly expressed previous interest in a move to the Premier League, and Liverpool could be his decision.

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According to TodoFichajes, Liverpool are determined to sign the winger and are confident that they can close the deal, despite strong competition from other clubs.

Offensively, the Spanish international is a real threat and could be an ideal replacement for Salah or Diaz.

Sources close to the player have reported that the agreement is advanced, and Liverpool seem to be willing to activate his €60 million (£48.75 million) release clause.

Will Williams sign for Liverpool?

That price for a player of his quality will surely make him even more attractive, but it also means that there will be a long list of clubs after the winger.

Although he offers pace and creativity, there is a concern over whether he has the defensive work rate Slot demands. However, he is still a huge talent, and there will be room for development.

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Williams’ contract with Athletic Bilbao does not expire until 2027, but there is a big chance he will have signed for another team by then.