Tottenham may be forced to admit defeat in their pursuit of Athletic Club star Nico Williams after a challenge was revealed, leaving the door open for Chelsea or Arsenal to swoop for the winger.
Ange Postecoglou is a known admirer of the 21-year-old and believes he would support Tottenham in their quest to break into the top four and even mount a name challenge.
Signing a player like Williams would indeed be a sign of intent from Tottenham, who started the Postecoglou era strong only to fade as injuries and suspensions within the team took hold. havoc and in the end they finished fifth.
With Spain chasing the Euro 2024 title, Williams is one of several players in his team who have seriously improved their reputation so far, with interest in signing the Athletic Bilbao star described as more potent than ever.
While Liverpool have already been linked with a player who would suit their tastes perfectly, Arsenal and Chelsea have also been added to that list.
Manchester City, Manchester United, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain received interest during the summer months.
According to the latest reports, this demand is being pursued through Arsenal as they claim that they are willing to honor his clause and will also offer him competitive wages.
Tottenham have been on the trail of Williams for some time, but after sending inquiries in search of a player, Postecoglou are said to be “wanted”, although they have been put off by the player’s higher salary demands and are now possibly handing him over to clubs. with a larger budget.
According to Tottenham pundit Alasdair Gold, Bilbao already have the young star on a weekly wage of £170,000 and any club signing Williams could match or exceed that sum.
If Spurs were to give Williams the same salary, it would make him the second-highest earner at the club, alongside James Maddison and Son Heung-min, who earns £190,000 a week.
However, Williams’ £49m release clause makes the decision tempting. And it is believed that his price could skyrocket if he is close to achieving his goal in the coming seasons.
Spurs have released a handful of players, which has not yet left much wiggle room when it comes to the wage bill, as they are still unable to update Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, who has one year left on his contract. £100,000 consistent with the weekly contract.