Iñaki Williams, the Spain Under 21 forward that Liverpool have been scouting, has signed a new contract with Athletic Bilbao to try and fend off interest from Premier League clubs.
His employers have been quick to rush through a new deal with improved terms and a new £38million release clause following suggestions that Arsenal and ourselves were willing to meet the player’s previous £15m release clause.
Liverpool scouts had been watching him this season but with his value having now doubled, you would expect the Reds to cool their interest in him.
A statement issued by Athletic Bilbao said: “Athletic Club and Iñaki Williams have signed the renewal agreement by which the player will remain in the club until 30 June 2021.
“The cancellation clause will be 50 million Euros.”
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