Southampton preparing bid for Liverpool defender
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Final - Wales v Ukraine - Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - June 5, 2022 Wales' Neco Williams and manager Rob Page celebrate after qualifying for the World Cup Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs
Southampton are ready to rival Premier League clubs Nottingham Forest and Fulham for the signature of Liverpool youngster Neco Williams.
The 21-year-old has been attracting a lot of attention after claims suggested Liverpool were open to selling him for the right fee.
This comes after the Reds signed Aberdeen right-back Calvin Ramsay from Aberdeen last month, who is now the heir apparent to Trent Alexander-Arnold’s right-back spot.
According to Football Insider, Southampton are readying a bid for the defender after a move to Nottingham Forest has come to a halt.
Southampton are now preparing a bid for Neco Williams to beat Nottingham Forest to his signature.
The Reds are holding out for a total package of £20m, including add-ons. [@footyinsider247]
— Anfield Edition (@AnfieldEdition) July 6, 2022
Williams had a successful loan spell in the second half of last season at Fulham, where the club gained promotion to the Premier League, a spell that has only increased his transfer value this summer.
The 21-year-old is certainly a bright talent and whilst it’s a shame to see the youngster leave the club, a move away is probably the best option for all parties involved.
Jurgen Klopp and the Liverpool hierarchy are reportedly keen to hold out for a £20 million package for the defender, a fee which Southampton are ready to meet.