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Athletic Club winger Nico Williams has not consistently been at his best since September this season, and there is no let up in sight for the Basque winger.

Athletic Bilbao News / SempreInter.com / January 17

Inter Milan Weighed Up Possibility Of Signing Spain Wonderkid Last Summer

Inter Milan seriously considered the idea of a marquee signing last summer as Oaktree explored ways to boost the club’s profile beyond results on the pitch.

Athletic Bilbao News / Caught Offside / December 21

Liverpool ready to 'spare no expense' to land €100m star, but face major hurdle

Liverpool are interested in signing the Athletic Club Bilbao attacker Nico Williams in the coming months. The player has recently signed a new contract with the Spanish club, and he has a €100 million release clause in his deal.

Soccer News / Real Madrid CF on SI / December 18

Real Madrid Transfer News: Diomande, Yang, Rayan, Williams & More - December 18, 2025

Despite Endrick's early failures, who signed for big money from the Brazilian league back in 2024, Real Madrid are looking at another teenage talent from South America.

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / November 27

Nico Williams reveals why he turned down Barcelona move

Nico Williams could have joined Barcelona in either of the last two summer transfer windows, but it was not to be. He chose to remain at Athletic Club on both occasions, thus turning down the chance to play alongside close friend Lamine Yamal at club level, as well as on the international stage.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / November 23

Tottenham match rival offer to hijack move for 'genius' who 'will make history'

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign Nico Williams from Athletic Club Bilbao. The Spanish International has been a key player for his club country, and the North London outfit are hoping to sign him.

Athletic Bilbao News / Caught Offside / October 16

Report: Liverpool preparing €75m move for 'genius' to complete dream attacking trident

Liverpool are interested in signing Nico Williams from Athletic Club Bilbao. The 23-year-old Spanish international has done quite well in La Liga and for his country.

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / September 30

Deco on Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s social media post – ‘Players say things publicly that should be internal’

Barcelona Director of Football Deco has not minced his words in a recent interview, firing shots at both Athletic Club and Nico Williams, or his agent more precisely.

Soccer News / Football Espana / September 29

Barcelona DoF Deco gives indignant response over Nico Williams saga – ‘Bilbao are no example for anyone’

Barcelona Director of Football Deco has fired off an irritated account of the Nico Williams transfer saga, placing the blame for the failure of the deal at the feet of his agent Felix Tainta.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 16

Athletic striker Williams insists they’re 'not afraid' of Arsenal ahead of UCL clash

Arsenal kick off their 2025-26 UEFA Champions League campaign tonight, as they take on Athletic Club at the iconic San Mamés. Confidence is high in the Arsenal camp following their convincing 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest.

Soccer News / Football Espana / September 8

Athletic Club hit with blow as Nico Williams injury report is revealed – out of Arsenal clash

Athletic Club were facing a nervous wait to see the extent of Nico Williams’ injury which forced him off before half-time in Spain’s win over Turkiye. He will miss the return of Champions League football to San Mames.

Athletic Bilbao News / Sporting News / August 17

Nico Williams shines in thriller against Sevilla

The man linked to Barcelona all summer shines in his first game of the season.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / August 11

Opinion: Why Arsenal Will Not Regret Missing Out on Nico Williams This Summer

Had the Athletic Bilbao-Arsenal clash come a few months earlier, Nico Williams’ performance would have been a major talking point. But the fixture arrived when it did, and most Gooners could not help but agree on one thing, failing to sign Nico Williams was probably for the best.

Soccer News / Football Espana / August 3

Ex-Barcelona chief slams Athletic Club and labels ‘Rashford better than Nico Williams’

Former Barcelona club president Joan Gaspart has taken a shot at Athletic Club over the failed Nico Williams transfer. Barcelona openly pursued Williams for the second summer in a row after failing to convince him over a move after winning UEFA Euro 2024 with Spain.

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Athletic Bilbao News / ESPN / July 31

Williams brothers speak out on 'false' fraud claims

Athletic Club players Nico Williams and Iñaki Williams said Thursday they have been falsely accused of fraud.

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / July 29

Inaki Williams on being first black captain of Athletic Club – ‘The far right is in fashion, those of us…’

Athletic Club star Inaki Williams has this season been named the first black captain in the history of the Basque club, a milestone that he discussed on Tuesday.

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / July 18

Athletic Club boss shrugs off Nico Williams exit distraction

Athletic Club boss Ernesto Valverde has spoken out over the summer transfer saga surrounding star player Nico Williams. Barcelona opted to revive their interest in the Spain international for a second successive summer on the back of being rejected in 2024.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / June 27

Christian Falk claims Bayern plot audacious swoop for Liverpool pair after Barcelona step up Nico Williams chase

The summer transfer merry-go-round has thrown up a fresh angle involving two of Liverpool’s title-winning forwards – but only if events in Spain and Germany fall a certain way.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / June 16

Fresh Nico Williams update emerges as Arsenal knows their stand

Arsenal remain attentive to developments surrounding Nico Williams, following the winger’s reported openness to leaving Athletic Club this summer. The Spanish international has steadily emerged as one of the most sought-after wide players in Europe, attracting interest from several elite clubs.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / June 13

Arsenal eye up Juventus winger as real alternative to Nico Williams

Arsenal are reportedly targeting Juventus winger Kenan Yıldız as their next wide-forward acquisition, with new technical staff influence playing a key role in the pursuit.

Soccer News / The Trivela Effect / April 29

Nico Williams wage demands should price himself out of Chelsea transfer list

Athletic Club left winger Nico Williams found himself on the radar of the biggest clubs in the Premier League, specifically London rivals Chelsea and Arsenal, after a quality 2023/24 LaLiga campaign.

Athletic Bilbao News / Caught Offside / April 20

Arsenal transfer target Nico Williams clears his future with Champions League ambition

Arsenal’s chances of signing Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams have been dealt a major blow. The Spaniard, who was part of Spain’s Euro 2024 winning team last year, has caught the attention of Arsenal and some other big clubs with his consistent performances for his club and country.