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Revealed: Athletic Club's plan to Nico Williams to snub Barcelona and PSG interest

Speculation surrounding Williams' future has intensified in the wake of his starring role in Spain's Euro 2024 triumph. La Liga giants Barcelona have remained keen on roping in the player this summer and are reportedly <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/barcelona-ready-to-trigger-nico-williams-release-clause-to-lure-spain-hero-from-athletic-club/bltea60bba8c84e0030" target="_blank">ready to trigger his €58 million (£48m) release clause</a>. Ligue 1 champions <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/psg-working-hard-compete-nico-williams-transfer-back-foot-barcelona/blta19aefe7023984a0" target="_blank">PSG are also in the race to sign the youngster</a>, although the Catalan giants are being considered the favourite candidates at the moment.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Per Fabrizio Romano, the Basque club are planning to offer a salary hike as an incentive for the winger if he decides to stay instead of joining either Barcelona or PSG. Williams put pen to paper on a new deal last season and had seen an increase in his earnings, however, Athletic Club are reportedly prepared to offer one more hike within just a year to reward his loyalty.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

It was earlier reported that several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Chelsea, have also shown interest in the player as the duo look to bolster their attacks ahead of the 2024-25 season.

DID YOU KNOW?

Amid all the speculation regarding his future, the 22-year-old is currently enjoying a well-earned break after his scintillating performances for club and country in the 2023-24 season.

WHAT NEXT FOR NICO WILLIAMS?

Revealed: Athletic Club's plan to Nico Williams to snub Barcelona and PSG interest | Goal.com English Oman

Athletic Club could give a salary hike to Nico Williams if he snubs Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain and stay back at the club.