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Plenty has been touted about Liverpool’s summer window with reports claiming that Arne Slot will be backed in the summer window.

The Dutchman is yet to put his imprint on the team in terms of personnel, with the pursuit of Martin Zubimendi showcasing that he has his own profiles in mind.

Captain Virgil van Dijk confirmed expectations of a “big summer”, emphasizing the club’s intent to “challenge for titles in the upcoming years” amid plans to refresh the roster.

And now an interesting tidbit of information has been revealed ahead of the rapidly approaching summer transfer window.

The reliable Lewis Steele of the Daily Mail, speaking on a TikTok Q & A session on Monday night, named Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams as one to watch this summer:

“I think Liverpool will sign a striker and let’s see maybe a wide forward too.

Keep an eye on Nico Williams.”

It’s far from the first time the Reds have been linked to the Euro 2024 winner, with David Ornstein among others flagging the winger as a player Liverpool has looked into seriously.

He has been in middling form this season, managing 11 goals and seven assists in 44 appearances across all competitions.

It is believed Williams has a release clause of around €60million that is active this summer.

Athletic Bilbao’s unique recruitment philosophy sets them apart in modern football, adhering strictly to their tradition of only signing players with Basque heritage or those developed through their prestigious academy system.

Nico Williams exemplifies this special relationship, having risen through Athletic’s renowned academy alongside his brother Iñaki.

Given this deep-rooted connection and the club’s cultural significance, any attempt to lure the talented winger away from La Liga would face significant challenges.

Speaking back in February this year, Ornstein said of Williams and Liverpool:

“Nico Williams wanted to join Barcelona last summer, waiting for them despite interest from the Premier League,” the transfer journalist began.

“Barcelona are unlikely to be there for him in the summer window, given Raphinha and Lamine Yamal’s form.”

“He is now more open to a move to the Premier League, as reported.”

“Williams has a release clause of around €60million (£50m, $62m)?

The likes of Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham hold a long-standing admiration.”

With two reliable reporters in the Liverpool space consistently namechecking the Spanish winger, it seems like he is indeed one to watch this summer.

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