A blockbuster transfer on the horizon! Manchester United preparing a record release clause for La Liga star

Manchester United have set their sights on one of European football's top transfer targets.

Details: English giants Manchester United are seriously intent on strengthening their attack and plan to trigger the release clause for Athletic winger Nico Williams next summer. According to El Nacional, the buyout fee for the 24-year-old is €95 million.

The Manchester club's hierarchy are ready to invest significant resources in signing the Spanish winger, viewing him as a cornerstone of their attack. If the fixed fee stipulated in the contract is paid, the club from Bilbao will have no way to block the transfer, meaning the final decision will rest solely with Williams.

In the 2025/26 season, the Spaniard continued to be a key figure in Athletic's squad, regularly reaffirming his status as one of Europe's most dangerous and explosive wide forwards.

It is worth noting that Barcelona previously showed serious interest in Williams, but the player chose to remain loyal to his boyhood club and signed an improved contract with a higher release clause—one Manchester United are now looking to activate.

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