Report: £10m int’l will ‘push for a move’ after Euro, Leeds and Villa want him – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Liverpool officials expect young defender Neco Williams to leave the club this summer. The club feel he will “push for a move” after Euro 2020.
The 20-year-old has done really well playing as a solid cover for Trent Alexander-Arnold over the past campaign.
The youngster is a regular member of the Wales national team and he wants to play regularly at the club level.
While he is a bright talent, it’s difficult for him to dislodge Alexander-Arnold from the starting line-up.
According to reports from The Athletic, the Anfield officials understand William’s desire to play regular first-team football.
The Reds will reluctantly sell the academy graduate if the right offer comes their way.
SL View – interest from Leeds & Aston Villa
Williams has got plenty of admirers, with a host of Premier League clubs like Leeds United, Aston Villa, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Southampton are believed to be keen on the right-back this summer.
Leeds do have options at right-back, but William’s versatility may have attracted Marcelo Bielsa. In fact, the Whites have made contact with the Reds already over signing the full-back.
Williams has been linked with Villa as well. The departures of Ahmed Elmohamady and Neil Taylor means Dean Smith need a new full-back.
However, Villa recently signed their former player Ashley Young on a free transfer, and doubts remain about whether they would move for the Reds youngster.
If Williams leaves the club, Liverpool will look for a new right-back in the summer, although James Milner can be a backup option if required.
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