Although the transfer window is sometimes a place for fantasy, turns and drama, few saw Real Madrid's interest in Nico Williams, when the news of it broke this week. The Basque wing player has a release clause of € 58 million and after Barcelona has chased him last summer, Los Blancos was tipped to do the same.
The story was run by Marca, who is generally one of the nearest information sources to Real Madrid, and that night and the next day stood before and in the middle of their reporting. A number of follow-up stories were also published with regard to the potential movement of Williams, including some who say that the 21-year-old was a fan of Real Madrid.
Despite the self -assured reporting of the story, there were some doubts and sources from Real Madrid allegedly explained that there was nothing in the story. Although Los Blancos as a player such as Williams such as Williams, there was no interest in a transfer.
Now Cadena Ser (via Sport) reports that Real Madrid has had contact with Athletic Club, but not to sign him. They say that Los Blancos spoke with Athletic to explain that the story is not true and that they are not sure where it comes from, or who is promoting it.
Much of the talk about the outputs of Real Madrid this summer was about a potential departure for Rodrygo Goes, whose role has been taken. In part, that comes down to the fact that he cannot get the playing time he wants on the left, with Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe who also work there where possible. Williams, as a winger who also mainly works on the left, would be a bizarre choice for Los Blancos.