La Liga champions Real Madrid ready to battle Barcelona for talented Spanish youngster with 23 G/A

La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona could go head-to-head this summer for one of the most exciting youngsters in the game at the moment, Nico Williams, Soccernet.football reports.

Williams is enjoying an excellent season at Athletic Bilbao, netting seven goals and adding 16 assists in 34 games across all competitions.

Williams’s emergence as a top prospect has not gone unnoticed by the two Spanish giants. Real Madrid and Barcelona are closely monitoring his progress, recognizing the 21-year-old’s potential to become a quality addition for their respective teams.

According to Defensa Central, Williams has become the subject of intense scrutiny from Madrid and Barcelona, with the two clubs ready to move in for the youngster during the summer transfer window.

While speculation has often linked Nico with a move to Barcelona, the harsh realities of financial constraints may tilt the scales in favour of Real Madrid.

The Catalan club’s unstable financial situation could potentially pave the way for their arch-rivals to swoop in and secure Nico’s services.

Despite Real Madrid not prioritizing Williams’ signing, the Spanish champions could be keen to sign him before his market value skyrockets.

However, any potential transfer would come with a hefty price tag attached.

Williams’ release clause stands at a significant €60 million, a figure that could prove to be a stumbling block for Barcelona and further bolster Real Madrid’s chances of securing his signature.

Athletic Bilbao would, however, look to keep Williams for at least one more season should they qualify for the UEFA Champions League.

They are presently in fifth place, six points behind Atlético Madrid in fourth with four league games left.