Athletic Bilbao’s forward Nico Williams has been warned about a potential move to Chelsea this summer amid reports of the Premier League club’s interest in him.
The 21-year-old, who has had an impressive season with six goals and 12 assists, recently extended his contract with Bilbao until 2027, easing immediate concerns about his future.
However, Chelsea is reportedly keeping an eye on Williams and might trigger his £43 million release clause in the upcoming transfer window.
Former Liverpool midfielder Steve McManaman has advised Williams against joining Chelsea, expressing doubts about the club’s stability due to uncertainties surrounding their managerial situation and the surplus of players vying for regular playing time.
In an interview with Betfred, McManaman stated, “If I’m being completely honest, I think he’d be mad to go to Chelsea because you just don’t know what you’re going to get with them. They’ve got too many players, with many of them lacking game time, and the club is all over the place.”