Liverpool have reportedly joined the race to sign in-demand forwards Rafael Leao and Bradley Barcola this summer. A big-spending summer does not seem set to stop at Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez as Arne Slot targets back-to-back Premier League titles.

Mundo Deportivo report that Barcelona are also in the running to sign Williams and the player’s agent, Felix Tainta, met with Barca’s sporting director, Deco, on Friday. The report claims that the message during the meeting was clear that Williams would be ‘eager’ to join Barca this summer.

Nico Williams is one of the hottest properties ... Interestingly, the 22-year also had a couple of meetings with Bayern Munich chiefs before he met with Barcelona representatives.

Arsenal have seen their chances of signing Athletic Bilbao superstar Nico Williams take a hit after the winger was reported to have confirmed interest in a move elsewhere

The winger is widely expected to leave Bilbao this summer, and Europe’s elite have taken notice. Chelsea and Arsenal have been linked from the Premier League, while Bayern Munich reportedly held talks with Williams’ entourage after losing Leroy Sané to Galatasaray.

THE thrills and spills of the summer transfer window are well underway with some huge deals in the pipeline. Florian Wirtz is set to undergo a medical at Premier League champions Liverpool,

Nico Williams has reportedly given a green light to Bayern Munich move as the Bundesliga champions prepare to replace Leroy Sane.

There is once again speculation surrounding his future, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Bayern Munich believed to be among the clubs keen on the 22-year-old. However, according to AS, Athletic are attempting to sign Williams to a new contract in the hope of preventing him from leaving San Mames during this summer's transfer window.