June 23rd 2024.
Chelsea is looking to enhance their attacking lineup for the upcoming season and one player who has caught their eye is Nico Williams. The Blues are willing to activate the winger's expensive release clause in order to lure him away from Athletic Bilbao.
After missing out on their initial target Benjamin Sesko, Chelsea have turned their attention towards other options. Aston Villa's Jhon Duran and Atletico Madrid's Samu Omorodion are being considered as potential center-forward solutions and talks have been held with both players to bring them to Stamford Bridge.
Another player that Chelsea has shown interest in is Michael Olise, but it seems that he is on the verge of a £60 million move to Bayern Munich. As a result, Chelsea have shifted their focus to Nico Williams and are prepared to pay his €55 million release clause, according to Sky Italia.
Williams had an impressive season with Athletic Bilbao, scoring eight goals and providing 19 assists in 37 appearances. He has also become a regular in Spain's national team, starting in both of their Euro 2024 opening games.
The 21-year-old signed a new contract with Athletic Bilbao last December, tying him to the club until 2027. It has been reported that Arsenal are also interested in Williams, with manager Mikel Arteta considering him as one of his top targets for the summer transfer window.
However, Williams has recently stated that he is happy at Athletic Bilbao and is solely focused on performing well for Spain at the Euros. The club's president Jon Uriarte also echoed this sentiment, saying that they are pleased with Williams and want to keep him at the club.
Amidst all the transfer speculation, Williams remains committed to his current club and is not thinking about his future at the moment. Chelsea may have to look elsewhere for their attacking reinforcements, as Williams seems content with his situation at Athletic Bilbao.
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