Tottenham could battle Liverpool for electric La Liga winger with £83m release clause
Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on an exciting young La Liga attacker, who came close to joining Barcelona last summer.
At the start of the January window, it was reported that Tottenham were keen on signing a winger, but the Lilywhites failed to strengthen their attack during the window.
One would expect the club to prioritise signing a wide player in the summer, with sources indicating Spurs are eyeing an ambitious squad rebuild at the end of this season.
It was reported in January that Tottenham were eyeing an audacious move for one of La Liga’s best wingers, and the Lilywhites have now been named as one of the clubs keenest on the player ahead of the summer.
Tottenham eyeing move for Nico Williams
El Nacional have claimed that Nico Williams could end up leaving Athletic Club Bilbao at the end of this season after coming close to joining Barca last summer.
The report says that the Spain international had reached a verbal agreement to move to Camp Nou last year before changing his mind at the last moment, and he already regrets turning down the move.
He is expected to leave his boyhood club this summer as the Sam Mames hierarchy cannot afford his wages if they fail to qualify for Europe.
Williams is protected by a €95m (£83m) release clause, but it is asserted that Athletic Club could be willing to accept a lower fee.
The outlet states that the pacy winger could be bound for England and that Tottenham Hotspur ‘would be delighted’ to seize on the opportunity to land the player.
Spurs face competition from Liverpool for Williams
El Nacional say that Spurs are expected to face competition from Liverpool, who have identified Williams as a potential successor to Mohammed Salah.
The Reds are expected to have a high transfer budget for the summer and can afford a deal for the Athletic Club star.
The publication adds that the 23-year-old has not made a final decision on his future and could use the World Cup as a platform to showcase his quality and attract more suitors.
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