A La Liga attacker who Tottenham are big fans of is reportedly open to making a move to England at the end of the season, but the Lilywhites could face competition from several of their Premier League rivals.
Spurs expected to strengthen their attack in the summer
The January window might have only closed less than a week ago, but we have already seen reports state that Spurs are starting to plan for the summer window as they continue to rebuild their squad.
Last week, it was suggested that the Lilywhites’ priority in the summer is to add firepower to their frontline so that they can take the goalscoring burden off Dominic Solanke.
It has now emerged that one attacker the Spurs have had their eye on for a long time is poised to leave his club this summer.
Tottenham target Nico Williams is expected to be on the market
The player in question is Athletic Club Bilbao’s Nico Williams, who has emerged as one of the most feared wide players in La Liga over the last few years.
The Athletic claim that Tottenham have a ‘long-standing admiration’ for Spain International, who changed his mind regarding where he wanted to move to.
Last summer, Williams had his heart set on a move to Barca, but the Catalan club are no longer likely to be in for him next summer, given Raphinha and Lamine Yamal’s form this season.
It is asserted that the 22-year-old is ‘now more open’ to moving to the Premier League next season, with English clubs needing to meet his €60m (£50m) release clause to secure his services.
However, the outlet adds that Tottenham are expected to face competition from the likes of Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Liverpool, who are also fans of the young winger.
Can Tottenham attract Nico Williams?
Paying Williams’ release clause will not be an issue for Tottenham, but the challenge for the North London side would be to convince the winger to come to N17.
The likelihood is that Spurs are not going to be in the Champions League next season, which would make it extremely difficult to attract elite players to the club.
Williams is certainly not going to have any shortage of suitors, which is why the Lilywhites will have their work cut out to win the transfer race.