March 11th 2024.
According to various reports, Nico Williams, the talented winger of Athletic Bilbao, has caught the attention of several Premier League teams. The latest addition to the list is Tottenham, who are now in the race to sign the 21-year-old alongside their London rivals, Arsenal and Chelsea.
Williams has been a key player for Athletic Bilbao for the past three years, and his impressive performance this season has further solidified his position in the team. With six goals and 12 assists in all competitions, he played a crucial role in guiding Athletic to the Copa del Rey final. In the second-leg match against Atletico Madrid, Williams wowed the audience with a goal and an assist in a 3-0 win.
His outstanding performances have caught the eye of not only Arsenal and Chelsea but also Tottenham, as reported by the Mirror. Despite signing a three-year contract extension in December, Williams' release clause remains at a relatively low £43 million. This has sparked interest from Tottenham, who are looking to add depth and competition in the wide attacking position, to support their star players Heung-Min Son and Brennan Johnson.
Additionally, Tottenham also have a buy option for Timo Werner, the former Chelsea forward, who has scored two goals in his last two games. The club is also considering a move for Wolves' Pedro Neto and Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze, as they look to strengthen their squad in the upcoming transfer window.
Meanwhile, Arsenal is also interested in signing Williams, but they have to weigh their options carefully as they are also looking to bring in a striker and a central midfielder. The team has been linked with Ivan Toney and has shown interest in Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi, who has a release clause of €60 million.
In other news, Chelsea, under the ownership of Clearlake Capital-Todd Boehly, have spent over £1 billion on new signings. However, they are still looking to bolster their squad in the summer transfer window. The club may have to be cautious with their investments as they recently announced a pre-tax loss of £90.1 million in the year ending June 2023.
Overall, the Premier League is buzzing with potential transfers and signings, and it will be interesting to see where Williams ends up. For more updates on Arsenal, sign up for our newsletter and stay informed. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
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