Nico Williams Next Club Odds: Athletic Club winger 13/8 to join Barcelona

Jaquob Crooke Updated: 30 Jul 24 08:02

Barcelona reportedly head a queue of clubs that are attempting to sign one of Spain's Euro 2024 stars, Nico Williams.

On speculation surrounding Williams' future, bet365's Steve Freeth said: "Punters have been all over a reunion with Williams and his La Roja teammate Lamine Yamal, with Barcelona taking a major plunge from 10/1 into 5/6, though those odds have now drifted to 13/8."

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Williams was one of the standout players at this summer's European Championships with two goals and one assist, including the opening goal in the final against England.

The winger was named in UEFA's Team of the Tournament and his relationship with compatriot Yamal has prompted many to dream of the pair wreaking havoc together in Barcelona.

Interest in the 22-year-old was inevitable after exploding onto the international scene in Luis de la Fuente's exuberant side and there are an array of Premier League clubs understood to be monitoring Williams.

His club form had already attracted plenty of admirers, having registered 19 goal contributions in La Liga last term.

A menacing figure on the flank, his dynamism and eccentricity make him an extremely valuable commodity in the eyes of his current employers, Athletic Club.

The club's hierarchy were irritated by the constant transfer talk that encompassed Williams at Euro 2024 and, courtesy of La Liga president Javier Tebas, it soon came to light that the winger has a buyout clause in the region of £53million (€63m).

Bilbao are desperate to retain his services, but their resolve could be weakened if a tempting offer come to fruition and the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City certainly have the resources to prise Williams away from San Mames.

Wages may be an issue though. Due to Athletic Club's strict Basque policy, the club can afford to pay their players lavish figures and Williams' reported salary may dissuade potential buyers.

On the future of Williams, an Athletic Club statement read: “Athletic aspires to the maximum, without limits. We are showing that we have an attractive and winning project for our players and coach. The proof is that we have recently renewed two of our internationals, Unai Simón (2029) and Dani Vivian (2031).

“Athletic Club is economically, socially and sportingly capable of keeping footballers of the calibre of those named in its structure, including Williams.”