Chelsea target Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams

Chelsea are closely monitoring the movements of Nico Williams as they aim to outmaneuver Arsenal in securing the talented winger from Athletic Bilbao.

Nico Williams boasts an impressive track record, having featured in 113 matches for Athletic Bilbao, during which he showcased his prowess by netting 18 goals and setting up 19 more for his teammates.

On the international stage, Williams has represented Spain on 11 occasions, where he exhibited his scoring ability by finding the back of the net twice.

One of Williams’ notable attributes is his versatility, as he is capable of operating effectively on either wing. However, Chelsea finds themselves in a situation where they possess a surplus of wide players, potentially necessitating the offloading of some before they can delve into the transfer market to acquire new talent during the upcoming summer window.

At the age of 21, Williams has already demonstrated immense potential, making him an attractive prospect for top clubs across Europe. Crucially, his contract with Athletic Bilbao includes a release clause set at approximately 50 million euros, providing interested parties with a clear avenue to secure his services.

Chelsea’s interest in Williams underscores their commitment to bolstering their squad with promising young talent, as they seek to maintain competitiveness at both domestic and continental levels.

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The competition for Williams’ signature is expected to be fierce, with Arsenal also reportedly expressing keen interest in acquiring his services. The prospect of a bidding war between two Premier League giants adds another layer of intrigue to Williams’ potential transfer.

Despite the financial constraints imposed by the ongoing pandemic, Chelsea remains determined to strengthen their squad with quality additions, viewing Williams as a player who could significantly enhance their attacking options.

For Williams himself, the prospect of joining a prestigious club like Chelsea represents a tantalizing opportunity to further his development and compete at the highest levels of the game.

As negotiations progress, both Chelsea and Athletic Bilbao will be assessing their respective options, weighing the potential benefits of a transfer against the desire to retain a player of Williams’ caliber.

Ultimately, the decision will rest on various factors, including the willingness of all parties to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement. However, one thing is certain: with Chelsea and Arsenal both vying for his signature, Nico Williams finds himself at the center of a transfer saga that is set to captivate the footballing world in the coming months.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.