It is reported that Liverpool is eager to add more forwards to their lineup this summer.
The Athletic’s James Pearce reports that there is special interest in a wide attacker. Given how well-covered the Reds are on the other flank with Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, and Luis Diaz, it looks like a right-sided winger will be the priority.
Nico Williams, the dynamic Spanish international who plays for Athletic Bilbao, will not be that new man.
Luis Diaz is expected to be eager to stay with the Merseysiders through 2024–2025. Having said that, if Arne Slot’s group were to get a fair payment, the odds might be stacked against them.
What makes Liverpool not want Nico Williams?
Hearing Pearce’s most recent update may come as a surprise considering how outstanding the Spaniard has been for both club and country this season.
However, considering Williams’ reported weekly salary of £169,000 in La Liga, it makes sense why Liverpool is hesitant.
Richard Hughes and the company should ideally be considering options that will more comfortably fit into our current wage structure.
It just wouldn’t work to provide a 21-year-old almost as much as Trent Alexander-Arnold makes at Anfield in terms of pay, if not more.
Though it’s unfortunate considering the player’s evident caliber, there are always other options!
What has Nico Williams stated regarding his prospects?
It’s also important to keep in mind that Williams could not even be interested in leaving Bilbao.
He is said to have acknowledged that it was “strange” to have inquiries regarding his future, but he also stated that he was content with his present club.