Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams as a potential replacement for Brennan Johnson, according to reports.
The North London side are aiming to bring in a new left-sided winger to Thomas Frank’s squad amid a difficult start to the season, with just seven wins from 20 Premier League games.
Tottenham’s options on the flanks were reduced last week when they sold Johnson to Crystal Palace for £35m, a club-record fee for Selhurst Park.
Their winger targets are also believed to include Manchester City ace Savinho, who was eyed during the summer transfer window.
Tottenham Keen on Nico Williams
According to TEAMtalk, Williams is one of the high-profile names Tottenham are considering in their ongoing search for a new wide forward.
Luring the 'frightening' Spain international out of his boyhood club Athletic may prove a difficult task, as Williams is under contract until the end of the 2034/35 season and reportedly earns £350,000 per week.
Williams has emerged as one of the best wingers in the world over the past two seasons, playing a key role in Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph and scoring in the 2-1 victory over England in the final.
The ‘electric’ forward has also been productive for Bilbao this term, scoring three goals and registering three assists in 15 La Liga appearances.
Williams was heavily linked with a move to Spanish champions Barcelona before the season but ultimately committed his future to Athletic with a new long-term deal.
Tottenham Need Reinforcements in Attack
Tottenham began the new year with another lacklustre display on Sunday, drawing 1-1 with Sunderland at home.
The North London side have won just twice in the Premier League since the start of November, drawing four and losing five of their last 11 games.
With several stars sidelined through injury and just three goals scored across their last five league matches, it has become evident that reinforcements in attack are needed in January.
Tottenham were without injured Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison on Sunday, while Mohammed Kudus was forced off in the first half with a setback.
New Left-Back on Agenda for Spurs
With Destiny Udogie also sidelined with a hamstring injury, Tottenham have earmarked the signing of a new left-back this month as another priority.