Williams caught the attention of some of Europe's top clubs, including Chelsea, during the summer transfer window. However, he decided to stay at Atletico Club for another season.

Chelsea was among the clubs interested in Nico Williams. Despite the interest, Nico chose to stay with Athletic Bilbao.

Nico Williams ignored interest from Chelsea during the summer transfer window to remain at Athletic Bilbao, despite having a tempting release clause worth just €58 million.

Athletic Club winger Nico Williams is keeping his options open ahead of the 2025 summer transfer window, when Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona could all return for his signature. (Fabrizio Romano)

Nico Williams had a £49m release clause in his contract, making him a target for Chelsea. However, the player ultimately rejected the offer to stay with Athletic Club.

Williams was one of the most-wanted talents in Europe during the summer transfer window. Chelsea's deadline day acquisition of Jadon Sancho, coupled with the purchases of Pedro Neto and Joao Felix, would suggest a winger is no longer a priority in the transfer market.

Nico Williams would still prefer to join Barcelona if he is to ever leave Athletic Club. Chelsea are willing to pay more.

Chelsea were heavily linked with signing Nico Williams during the summer window. Williams was eager to remain with Athletic Club until at least 2025.

Nico Williams, the 22-year-old winger, revealed that he had turned down multiple offers this summer to stay with his boyhood club, Athletic Club. The clubs interested in signing him included Arsenal, Chelsea, and Barcelona. Despite the significant interest, Williams decided to remain at Athletic for another year, although he hinted at the possibility of a transfer at the end of the current season. His release clause is £49m, a figure that gained considerable attention following his impressive Euro 2024 campaign.

Williams was one of Barca's top targets this summer, but after a well-publicised pursuit, the winger ultimately decided to snub all the interest in his services in favour of staying put. Chelsea was also interested in him.

Chelsea have chased the Spain star this summer but have been unable to prise him away from the Bilbao outfit. Chelsea's imminent signing of Pedro Neto likely rules them out of any future fight for Nico.

Nico Williams has attracted interest from Chelsea due to his €58m (£49m) release clause.

Chelsea had shown interest in signing Nico Williams, with a release clause of €58m (£48.95m). However, it is now expected that Williams will remain at Athletic Club barring a last-minute change of decision.

Nico Williams has rejected interest from Chelsea to stay with Athletic Club. Chelsea backed away from a move earlier this summer amid concerns over the finances involved but remained observant on the sidelines.

Nico Williams has decided to remain with Athletic Club next season despite interest from Arsenal, Chelsea, and Barcelona.

Nico Williams has been linked with a move to Chelsea this summer. However, multiple stories in Spain have cast doubt on his willingness to move this summer. Chelsea has been desperate to acquire the player.

Nico Williams is a revelation of Euro 2024 with Spain, attracting interest from many clubs, including Chelsea.

Both Chelsea and Arsenal are willing to bid for Nico Williams, whose release clause is 58 million euros. Enzo Maresca, the new Chelsea coach, has prioritized signing Nico Williams.

Nico Williams has a contract until 2027 with a release clause between 55 and 58 million euros. Several clubs, including Chelsea, are interested in signing him. The Athletic Club will only consider a transfer if Nico requests to leave and the interested club pays the full release clause.

Chelsea are also keen admirers of Williams but have concerns over his salary, which is already too high to fit in their current wage structure. Chelsea have backed away from a deal and would only reignite their interest if Williams lowers his demands.

Nico Williams has a contract with Athletic until June 2027. Despite the club's confidence that he will stay at least until the next season, there is significant interest from Chelsea. The transfer may be influenced by his release clause, which is less than 60 million euros.

Chelsea have been chasing the winger from the Premier League, and while Barcelona are firmly in pole position, Chelsea still stand a legitimate chance of landing the 22-year-old attacker if the deal with Barcelona becomes complicated.

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has been trying to convince Athletic Club winger Nico Williams to move to Stamford Bridge this summer.

Marc Cucurella is pushing for Chelsea to sign his Spain teammate Nico Williams. Cucurella believes Nico Williams would be a great signing for Chelsea. The winger has a release clause of around €55 million in his contract.

Chelsea is also in the race and wants to convince Nico Williams with a staggering offer.

Nico Williams' impressive performances at the Eurocopa have attracted interest from several major clubs, including Chelsea.

Chelsea are fully out of the race to sign Nico Williams because he is too expensive for them. Chelsea ruled out a bid for Williams before they tried for Michael Olise.

Chelsea have switched their attentions to Athletic Club and Spain winger Nico Williams.

Chelsea deem the Spaniard's €58m release clause plus additional costs too high.

Chelsea are ready to go "all-in" on a move for Nico Williams. The club is ready to match the release clause of €55 million to sign the player, and wages will not be a problem. However, Chelsea are being cautious over salaries and reportedly dropped interest in Michael Olise due to wage demands.

Chelsea is strongly interested in signing Nico Williams. They are willing to pay his release clause, which is approximately 60 million euros.

Chelsea could move for Spain Euro 2024 star Nico Williams after their deal with Michael Olise collapsed. Chelsea had him on their shortlist already last summer then they wanted Cole Palmer.

Premier League team Chelsea showed interest in Nico Williams but were put off by his wage demands.

Chelsea are interested in Athletic Club winger Nico Williams.

Athletic Club's Nico Williams and Crystal Palace's Michael Olise are also on the Blues' wishlist.

Chelsea have shown interest in Nico Williams but have decided he would be too expensive. Williams has a release clause of €50 million, but his wage demands are said to be a problem for Chelsea.

Chelsea and Aston Villa have both been put off a potential deal for Athletic Club's Nico Williams due to his wage demands. Williams has been linked with a summer move to several Premier League clubs following a stellar 2023/24 season, but several of his suitors from England are cooling their interest in him. The Spain international signed a new contract at Athletic back in December. It featured a release clause worth €50m (£43m), which would represent a relatively modest transfer fee, but personal terms are likely to prove a stumbling block regarding an exit. Williams is already earning around €200,000-per-week and would expect more than this should he make a switch.