Tottenham ready to beat Chelsea to Nico Williams transfer with £62m already on table
Tottenham have made an offer to sign Athletic Club winger Nico Williams.
It was suggested that Wilson Odobert had a golden chance to become Tottenham’s starting left winger now that Son Heung-min is at LAFC.
However, while the youngster has had his moments, as his recent performance in Spurs’ 4-1 defeat to Arsenal in the Premier League highlights, he may not yet be ready to become a consistent starter.
As a result, Tottenham are keen to sign reinforcements for Thomas Frank and have looked abroad for solutions.
Tottenham take the leap for Nico Williams
Tottenham have equalled Chelsea’s £62million bid for Williams, according to Fichajes on 22 November.
The Lilywhites view him as someone who would fit in perfectly with their offensive project.
However, while Athletic Club is aware of the movements surrounding their player and appreciates his status in world football, they still view the left winger as a crucial piece of their long-term project.
- Williams signed a 10-year contract extension in the summer of 2025
- His contract with Athletic Club runs out on 30 June 2035
However, both teams are convinced of the Spain international’s qualities, and there are even suggestions that they’re willing to triple his current salary with the Spanish side.
While Athletic Club want to keep the 23-year-old, they’re aware that football changes quickly. Not to mention that playing in the Premier League is an attractive prospect for the player.
As a result, Williams to Tottenham is something that fans should keep a close eye on.
Nico Williams is a gamble
For his performances with the Spanish national team, Williams’ potential is undeniable when used correctly.
However, one word to sum up his, albeit short, career would be inconsistent.
This season, the winger netted and provided two assists in Athletic Club’s 3-2 opening La Liga win over Sevilla. He then failed to register a goal contribution for six more games.
Odobert is already inconsistent for Tottenham, and signing Williams could be overkill.
Therefore, while he is a good young prospect, Tottenham would be taking a huge gamble.
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