Intermediaries have reportedly sounded out CHELSEA summer move for 23-year-old Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, who is reportedly ready to leave the Spaniards when the window opens up in a few months time.
Williams, 23, has continued his rapid rise in Spanish football this season, establishing himself as one of La Liga’s most explosive attacking talents. Known for his pace, dribbling ability and productivity from the flanks, he has also become a regular for Spain’s national team, with his performances attracting long-standing interest from clubs across England, Germany and Italy.
According to the report, the player is now open to a new challenge after progressing through Athletic’s academy system and breaking into the first team alongside his older brother, Iñaki.
While Athletic are traditionally reluctant sellers—particularly when it comes to homegrown stars—the club may be powerless if Williams chooses to activate his release clause, believed to be set at a substantial but attainable figure for Europe’s elite.
Chelsea, who have monitored Williams for over a year, are said to be among the clubs recently briefed on the player’s situation. Liam Rosenior is reportedly eager to add further depth and unpredictability to his front line, especially on the wings.
Williams’ ability to play on either flank and his profile as a high-intensity, ball-carrying winger fit closely with Arsenal’s recent recruitment strategy targeting young, technically gifted talents.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Arsenal, CHELSEA, and Liverpool are among the clubs that have seen intermediaries approaching them to confirm that Nico Williams will be available for a move in the summer transfer window.
Athletic, for their part, remain hopeful of persuading Williams to stay, offering improved terms and emphasising his importance to the club’s long-term project. But with the winger reportedly attracted by the prospect of Champions League football and the chance to compete for major trophies, sources suggest he is increasingly considering a move abroad.
The suggestion that Williams is prepared to depart is expected to intensify interest in the weeks ahead, potentially setting up a high-profile transfer battle for one of Europe’s most in-demand young stars.
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