Liverpool have been crowned Premier League champions with games to spare, but they want to show more ambition in the transfer market. However, the Reds are facing competition for several of their targets, with one player now expected to join Bayern Munich.
Arne Slot has delivered the Premier League title in his first season, but he is not satisfied and wants to compete on multiple fronts in the 2025/26 campaign.
The Liverpool manager believes he needs better options at his disposal to win multiple major trophies, and wants to carry out precision surgery on his squad this summer.
He wants more attacking options with flair, but it seems one top target could now move to Bayern Munich instead of arriving at Anfield in the next transfer window.
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Bayern Munich hold an edge in the chase for a top La Liga star
Nico Williams is expected to leave Athletic Bilbao in the upcoming transfer window, with several Premier League clubs interested in the winger.
Liverpool are pushing hard to convince the Spaniard to move to Anfield, and believe he has the talent to become the long-term successor to Mo Salah.
However, according to Fichajes, the Reds’ plans are set to get spoiled by German champions Bayern Munich this summer.
The Bavarians want to add to their attack, and Williams has emerged as a top target for the club ahead of the next transfer window.
They are holding talks over a deal to take the forward to the Allianz Arena in Munich, and are prepared to pay his £49m release clause this summer.
Bayern Munich have the pull to convince the forward to move to Germany over the options in the Premier League, including Liverpool.
The Reds are still in the race, but are now facing an uphill task to sign Williams this summer.
