Manchester United told to pay €100 million to sign Nico Williams

Athletic Club will demand €100 million to part ways with 23-year-old Spanish international Nico Williams in the summer transfer window amid his links with Manchester United.

According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Nico Williams is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils are eager to reinforce their offensive unit by signing a versatile wide attacker in the summer transfer window. So, the 23-year-old Athletic Club winger has emerged as a target for them.

However, the Spaniard will not be a cost-effective signing, as Athletic Club will demand €100 million, the value of his release clause, to part ways with him in the summer transfer window. That has not deterred Manchester United, as the Red Devils are ready to break the bank to land Williams in the coming months.

How has Nico Williams fared as a professional footballer?

Nico Williams has established himself as one of the world’s most exciting young wingers since breaking into the first-team squad at Athletic Club. Born in Pamplona, the 23-year-old began his youth career at CA Osasuna before graduating from the Athletic Club’s academy a few years ago. While the player has endured a topsy-turvy ride in the last 18 months, his talent is undeniable.

Williams has exemplified that inconsistency this season, scoring four goals and providing six assists in 26 appearances across all competitions thus far. Meanwhile, the Spanish winger’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Manchester United will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.

Premier League move on the horizon?

Nico Williams has been on Manchester United’s wishlist for a long time. The continued interest is understandable, as they want more options for several positions heading into a more intense 2026/27 campaign. Manchester United will qualify for a European competition, if not the UEFA Champions League, and they need more options in their offensive unit.

Several candidates have thus emerged on Manchester United’s wishlist, with Williams also a viable target. The latest report has revealed that Athletic Club will demand €100 million, the value of his release clause, to part ways with the 23-year-old Spaniard in the summer transfer window.

However, that will not deter Manchester United, as the Red Devils are ready to break the bank to land Williams in the coming months. With Athletic Club open to the Spanish winger’s departure, a move to Old Trafford may be on the cards for a deal worth around €100 million.