Liverpool have yet to kick off the Arne Slot era with a summer transfer, whilst Chelsea have already been making a number of plays in the window.
The Blues have particularly impressed with the addition of Brazilian wonderkid Estevao Willian. Fabrizio Romano confirms on X (formerly Twitter) that the teenager has signed a deal taking him to Stamford Bridge in July 2025.
🔵🇧🇷 Official, confirmed. Willian Estevão joins Chelsea from July 2025 from Palmeiras.
Deal signed as revealed earlier today.
Huge one for Chelsea future with 2007 born gem. pic.twitter.com/5z9aKUq2NU
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 22, 2024
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Enzo Maresca’s men did miss out on Michael Olise, with the highly talented Crystal Palace star opting for a move to Germany with Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich.
Meanwhile… Liverpool could make a bold move for Nico Williams
There’s been plenty of speculation around the future of Spain’s Nico Williams.
Fabrizio Romano now clarifies in CaughtOffside’s Daily Briefing, however, that the 21-year-old is not yet involved in advanced negotiations with any outfit.
The good (or bad, depending on your point of view) news is that the Athletic Bilbao winger has a release clause worth €58m [£49m].
We won’t get a clear view on his next move in football until after the European Championship.
Nonetheless, Williams is absolutely a player, in our opinion, Liverpool should be eyeing up.
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