Nico Williams transfer price known to Liverpool ahead of Euro 2024 final with Spain

Liverpool are one of a number of clubs monitoring Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams, but the Reds will have to shell out a staggering sum if they are to have any chance of landing the Spaniard this summer.

The 21-year-old was already hot property after an impressive 2023-24 campaign with Athletic, helping them finish 5th in La Liga and win their first Copa del Rey since 1984 with eight goals and 19 assists in all competitions . However, after a string of outstanding performances at Euro 2024, Williams’ reputation has soared once again.

After starting all but one of La Roja’s games on their way to Sunday’s final, Williams proved to be one of the main men in the squad and caught the attention of millions around the world – including superiors from a number of clubs who want him now want him on their books this season.

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Williams has a current release clause of around $62m (£49m/€57m) in the contract he signed in December, which is a more than affordable fee for a club the size of of Liverpool. But after a staggering euro and a long list of potential suitors, the total fee to sign him could be much higher, factoring in agent fees and an overall package of personal terms, if a transfer battle ensues.

While Williams’ stock has risen at Euro 2024 and could continue to do so if Spain win the tournament this weekend, the release clause means clubs such as Liverpool already know how much he would cost in terms of transfer fee with his current club . Once the release clause is cleared, Liverpool or other interested parties would need to negotiate personal terms for the youngster.

The Athletic winger earns a reported $216,000-a-week (£170,000/€200,000) at the Spanish club, which could cause some headaches in the wage structure. The reason Williams’ wages are so high is because of the unique transfer policy the club operates.

Since 1912, the club has only sent players from the Basque Country, meaning they can’t go out and spend millions on new players every summer. With that in mind, buying Williams could end up severely affecting the finances available at Anfield – and the Spaniard is unlikely to want a pay cut so early in his career.

It has also been claimed that Barcelona have an “agreement in principle” for Williams, although this has been denied by Athletic Club. Whether that’s the case or not, Williams’ situation, his release clause and the interest his performances are likely to have generated means Liverpool may struggle to keep up with the overall package other teams can offer the winger.