The Nico Williams interest that never quite became a deal

How close Liverpool really came to signing Nico Williams Liverpool’s recruitment under the current ownership has covered a lot of ground, with well over £600m spent across the last two transfer windows alone, some of it landing immediately and some of it still being judged.

Against that backdrop, a fresh account confirming Liverpool’s interest in Nico Williams back in 2024 is worth revisiting, especially given how long the club has searched for genuine quality out wide.

What the agent actually said According to Marca , Williams’ representative has laid out just how much interest surrounded the Athletic Club and Spain winger after his breakout run at the European Championship, with Liverpool among the clubs seriously circling.