European giant joins race for £50million-rated Spain star as Premier League clubs risk missing out on Euro 2024 winner
- A German club has set its sights on signing one of Spain’s Euros stars
- The player has attracted interest from Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea
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One of Europe’s biggest clubs has reportedly made a member of Spain’s European Championship-winning squad a top target.
Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams was one of the stars of the tournament in Germany last summer, scoring in the 2-1 final victory over England.
He was strongly linked with a move to Barcelona after Spain’s victory, with Premier League clubs Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea also in trouble.
Athletic managed to keep hold of their star winger, but interest in the player continues to grow.
And German outlet Bild reports that Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have now entered the race.
They claim that Bayern will make a serious move for the 22-year-old during the summer transfer window.
Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in signing a member of Spain’s Euro 2024 squad
Nico Williams (centre) was one of the stars of Spain’s triumphant European Championship campaign
Athletic Bilbao retained Williams (left) in the summer despite strong interest from Barcelona
Williams is believed to have a release clause worth just £47m (€55m).
Williams finished last season with eight goals and 16 assists in 32 appearances, helping Athletic Bilbao to a fifth-place finish and, importantly, their first Copa del Rey in 40 years.
He has not quite carried his European Championship form this season, with two goals and five assists in 23 appearances in all competitions.
His team is fourth in LaLiga, just five points behind leaders Atletico Madrid.
