Transfer rumours are rife for Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz, with the former reportedly going to Saudi Arabia and reports circulating that Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona are interested in the latter. No concrete moves have yet been made in either case, and their true intentions are unknown.
Nevertheless, as far as the Egyptian winger is concerned, he is of age and needs an attacker who can carry the next generation. While the names of various forwards who, like Salah, are good at playing on the wing have surfaced, Liverpool’s eyes are on Spain.
According to Diario AS, Liverpool have listed 21-year-old Spanish international Nico Williams, who plays for Athletic Bilbao, and could be in contention with Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa.
With a €55 million release clause in force in the summer transfer window, the Premier League clubs, who have more money than the rest of the league, are keen on the young winger, who combines excellent dribbling and exceptional speed.
The player, who is under contract with his club until June 2027, has scored nine goals and provided 14 assists in 96 La Liga games, and was selected for the Spanish national team in 2022, scoring two goals in 13 appearances.
His low scoring rate is a concern for a potential successor to Egyptian King. Although he can play a cutting role from the flanks, if the Colombian winger does not leave Anfield, I do not see the need to go that far.
Liverpool should probably prioritise a striker or winger with more scoring potential, but…?