Premier League giants Manchester United and Arsenal set to battle Barcelona for LaLiga youngster

Two of the biggest teams in the Premier League are set to rival LaLiga giants Barcelona for the signature of one of the Spanish top flight’s biggest talents. 

Manchester United and Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing Athletic Club’s Spanish winger Nico Williams, brother of Ghanaian superstar Inaki Williams, but will have to beat off competition from Barcelona to land their man. 

Nico Williams has been a standout performer in LaLiga since making his debut in 2021, earning rave reviews and a place as a regular in the Spanish national team under two coaches in the process. 

The Spain international’s performances have sparked interest in his signing, with Athletic Club now facing the impossible task of keeping hold of the attacker. 

According to reports from Spanish sources, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Barcelona are all keeping tabs on the 21-year-old for a potential move next summer. 

Nico Williams’ deal with Athletic Club ends in 2024, meaning that any side that wins the race to sign the fleet-footed attacker will be getting one of the most exciting prospects in LaLiga for free. 

Barcelona are believed to be the front-runners for the youngster’s signature, but their financial troubles could mean one of the two English clubs stand a chance of usurping them to land Nico Williams.