This January, Newcastle United might be looking for additional attacking alternatives.
Overall, Newcastle fans had to wait until the extra period of time against Milan for their first shot on goal, when they had scored just two goals from open play in their previous five games.
As a result, there have been rumors of additional attacking signings in the January transfer window, and Sport Witness in Spain reports that Eddie Howe’s team may challenge Liverpool and Barcelona for the services of Athletic Bilbao attacker Nico Williams.
The 21-year-old winger, a Bilbao academy graduate, is Inaki Williams’ younger brother and teammate in the main squad.
At the age of 19, he made his professional debut during the 2020–21 season, and since then, he has become a constant in the Bilbao lineup.
The Spanish national team was impressed by the winger’s exploits, and as a result, he has already received 10 international caps and scored two goals.
He participated in all four of his nation’s games during the 2022 World Cup as a regular for Luis Enrique’s squad.
Allan Saint-Maximin left a hole that Williams might be able to fill. Williams is a fast and technically adept footballer who is renowned for his ability to shimmy past opponents and generate opportunities.
The young Spanish player, whose contract has just one year left, has been linked to free transfers to Barcelona and Liverpool this summer.
Williams’ contract also has a £43 million release clause, which might be activated during the January transfer window.