Liverpool eye €100m winger as transfer news signals post-Salah era

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Transfer news – With Mohamed Salah set to depart Anfield after he agreed to terminate his contract at the end of the season, Liverpool’s attacking rebuild has moved from a distant concern to a pressing structural need. Transfer news: Liverpool set sights on Nico Williams as Salah era draws to a close Williams carries a release clause worth €100 million from 2026, tied to a contract worth over €10 million net per season with performance bonuses attached.

Liverpool, however, do not want to trigger the full clause, believing they can negotiate a deal closer to €75 million plus add-ons, with Athletic Club’s reported concerns over Williams’ injury record potentially making the club more open to a sale. Williams has struggled with pubalgia, a persistent groin issue that forced Athletic to rest him entirely, and he has scored just once across his last 18 appearances.

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