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Chelsea, Aston Villa end interest in Athletic Club winger Nico Williams

In recent months, Nico Williams has been increasingly linked with a move away from Athletic Club in the summer. A number of Premier League clubs have registered their interest – as have Barcelona, who consider him to be one of their top targets for the upcoming transfer window.

Soccer News / Football Espana / 1 hour ago

Barcelona will need to pay more than €50m to sign top summer target

Barcelona are planning big moves during the summer, with top-level players wanted at defensive midfield and left wing. Martin Zubimendi and Joshua Kimmich have been identified for the former position, with Nico Williams being the leading target for the latter.

Athletic Bilbao News / ESPN / 8 hours ago

Atleti stadium closure for racist abuse overturned

Atlético Madrid have won an appeal to overturn a two-game partial stadium ban imposed by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) after Athletic Club player Nico Williams suffered racist abuse during a league game.

Soccer News / ClutchPoints / May 8

5 most heartbreaking losses in Tottenham history

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, founded in 1882, has a rich and storied history filled with moments of triumph and heartbreak on the football pitch. Throughout their journey, Spurs have experienced their fair share of agonizing defeats that have left an indelible mark on the club and its passionate fanbase.

Athletic Bilbao News / Tribal Football / May 8

Barcelona eyeing summer swoop for Club Brugge whizkid Antonio Nusa

Barcelona are eyeing a summer swoop for Club Brugge whizkid Antonio Nusa. Barcelona have Nusa, 19, on their list of summer targets, says Sport. Barcelona has scouted the Norway winger extensively.

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / May 7

Barcelona send scout to track 19-year-old winger in European clash

Barcelona are interested in signing Athletic Club winger Nico Williams this summer, as they look to address their left wing as a matter of priority. However they have also identified a low-cost alternative to Williams.

Soccer News / Tribal Football / May 7

Newcastle jump into battle for Palace midfielder Olise

Crystal Palace forward Michael Olise has a big decision to make in the offseason. The France Under-21 star, who is now 22, has a release clause that starts in the summer transfer window.

Athletic Bilbao News / Tribal Football / May 7

Chelsea weigh up Hutchinson options

Chelsea have not yet made a decision regarding youngster Omari Hutchinson's future. The Blues are being linked with the signing of a winger in the summer, such as Nico Williams from Athletic Club.

Soccer News / ClutchPoints / May 6

Manchester United rumors: Barcelona wonderkid could be signed for free

In the realm of football transfer rumors, few things capture the imagination, like the prospect of a top talent making a move on a free transfer. Manchester

Nico Williams News / Football Espana / May 5

Revealed: Barcelona’s five reasons for prioritising Nico Williams as top summer target

Earlier this weekend, it was revealed that Barcelona consider Athletic Club’s Nico Williams to be their top target to reinforce the left wing position in Xavi Hernandez’s squad.

Soccer News / Tribal Football / May 4

Getafe coach Bordalas refuses to blame Greenwood after penalty miss

Getafe coach Jose Bordalas felt Unai Simon was the difference for Athletic Bilbao last night. Athletic won 2-0 thanks to Inaki Williams' brace. And Simon saved a late penalty from Mason Greenwood.

Nico Williams News / Football Espana / May 4

Barcelona identify Athletic Club winger Nico Williams as top summer target

One area that Barcelona are keen to address during the summer transfer window is left wing. There is currently no natural option in Xavi Hernandez’s squad, which has seen the likes of Raphinha, Joao Felix and Ferran Torres utilised there, and as such, a top-level signing is wanted by the sporting department.

Unai Simon News / Football Espana / May 4

Jose Bordalas lauds Unai Simon’s performance during Getafe-Athletic Club – 'Spain has a great goalkeeper'

Athletic Club kept their Champions League qualification hopes alive with a battling 2-0 victory over Getafe on Friday night. Inaki Williams scored both goals for Los Leones, who ended with nine men after Yeray Alvarez and Aitor Paredes were both sent off, but their real hero was Unai Simon.

Soccer News / Football Espana / May 3

Inaki Williams keeps Athletic Club in top four race with Getafe win

Athletic Club have kept alive their hopes of a UEFA Champions League qualification spot in a 2-0 win at Getafe. The Basque side are in a direct battle with Atletico Madrid for fourth place in La Liga in the campaign run in.

Athletic Bilbao News / Tribal Football / May 2

Athletic Bilbao coach Valverde admits new centre-half needed

Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde has admitted frustration with the make-up of his squad. Bilbao next face Getafe and are short at the back. Valverde said, "At the moment what is going to happen for sure is that we are going to be in Europe and we are going to have four competitions.

Soccer News / Tribal Football / May 2

Neville recalls Valencia humiliation: I didn't belong

Gary Neville has recalled his difficult time as Valencia coach. Neville lasted barely months in the job in Spain. He recalled: "I remember we played Athletic Bilbao three times, in the quarterfinals of the Europa League and in a league match, and Ernesto Valverde was the coach.

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / May 2

Ernesto Valverde makes transfer demand to Athletic Club amid defensive injury crisis

As a result of winning their first Copa del Rey title in 40 years at the start of April, Athletic Club will be playing European football next season, at least in the Europa League.

Soccer News / Tribal Football / May 2

Getafe coach Bordalas says European qualification will be a bonus

Getafe coach Jose Bordalas says European qualification will be a bonus this season. Getafe secured Primera safety last week and now are in the frame for the European places.

Iker Muniain News / Tribal Football / May 1

River Plate vice-president Villarroel open to Muniain deal

River Plate vice-president Ignacio Villarroel admits they're interested in Iker Muniain. The midfielder is leaving Athletic Bilbao at the end of the season and keen on a move to River.

Iker Muniain News / Football Espana / May 1

'A player of his stature is never ruled out' – River Plate VP addresses links with Athletic Club veteran

Last week, Iker Muniain announced that he will be leaving Athletic Club upon the expiry of his contract, thus ending his 15-year stay in the first team.

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / May 1

23-year-old defender admits his future will be determined by Barcelona this summer

At the end of last summer’s transfer window, Barcelona needed salary space to ensure the loan signings of Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix. In order to finalise these deals, Eric Garcia was moved on to Girona for the season, where he has been in excellent form.

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / May 1

Euro 2024 involvement will determine whether Barcelona starlets go to Olympics with Spain

In recent months, the notion of several young Spanish players playing at both Euro 2024 and the Paris 2024 Olympics has been floated. Among those that could be called up for both tournaments are Barcelona pair Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi, as well Athletic Club winger Nico Williams.

Nico Williams News / ESPN / April 30

Atleti hit with stand closure after Williams abuse

Atlético Madrid have been ordered to partially close their south stand for two matches by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) after Athletic Club player Nico Williams suffered racist abuse in Saturday's LaLiga game.