Tottenham Hotspur Join Race To Sign Barcelona Target: What Will He Bring? | OneFootball

After a crazy January transfer window, Tottenham Hotspur are preparing for the upcoming summer window. They have already started making moves as they have joined the race to bring Athletic Bilbao attacker Nico Williams, according to GIVEMESPORT.

The Spurs are actively looking to strengthen their attacking line for the next season. However, La Liga club Barcelona are also interested in the player as there is uncertainty over the continuation of Raphinha. They are likely to give tough competition to the English club.

Nico Williams is an exciting player

Nico Williams is one of the most exciting talents in European football at present. He came through the youth academy of Athletic Bilbao and went on to become an integral part of the senior club. With his impressive performances, he has attracted interest from multiple clubs.

Athletic Bilbao’s Spanish forward #11 Nico Williams reacts to missing a goal opportunity during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King’s Cup) quarter final football match between Athletic Club Bilbao and FC Barcelona at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao on January 24, 2024. (Photo by ANDER GILLENEA / AFP) (Photo by ANDER GILLENEA/AFP via Getty Images)

The Spanish international has featured in 26 games this season so far, netting 10 goals and assisting three. He is averaging a whopping 1.5 shots, 1.6 key passes and 2.2 dribbles per game. He has a decent successful passing rate of 82% and can play on both wings (stats via whoscored).

Will Tottenham Hotspur make a move?

Tottenham Hotspur already bolstered their attacking unit with the arrivals of Manor Solomon, Timo Werner and Brennan Johnson. The side also has the services of Son Heung-min, Richarlison and Dejan Kulusevski. So the inclusion of Nico Williams will take their attacking lineup to a whole new level.

Williams has everything it takes to be successful in the English league. He has good pace, dribbling skills, accurate crosses, the ability to make short passes and good shooting power. His consistency and versatility to play on both planks will add depth to the squad.

The 21-year-old winger has a release clause of £43 million in his contract. Spurs can trigger the release clause to lure away the attacker in the summer. However, they need to make the move soon as Barcelona are also keeping tabs on the player.