Chelsea is now eyeing a move for Athletic Club star Nico Williams after missing out on Bayern Munich-bound Michael Olise.
Chelsea Shows Interest in Williams
The Blues held talks with Crystal Palace over a possible transfer of their star forward Olise, however, the player eventually decided to join Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. After missing out on their primary transfer target, Chelsea has now shifted their focus to Athletic Club and Spain international winger Williams, according to Sky Sports (via Gianluca Di Marzio).
The Bigger Picture
Other than the West London side, Barcelona has also shown interest in the player after newly appointed manager Hansi Flick reportedly urged the Catalan giants to sign the talented attacker. The player, however, recently pledged his loyalty to the Basque club as he claimed he is happy to see out his existing contract, which runs until 2027.
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The 21-year-old enjoyed a stellar run of form in the 2023/24 season, having scored eight goals and provided 19 assists in 37 matches across all competitions. He also played a key role in his club winning the Copa del Rey title.