Man Utd, Liverpool and Arsenal fans all demand the same signing immediately after watching Spain vs France
Liverpool, Man Utd and Arsenal supporters want their clubs to sign one player after watching Spain vs France in the Nations League semi-finals.
Spain got the better of France during the first half of the match and took an early lead through Nico Williams before Mikel Merino doubled the European champions’ advantage three minutes later.
In the second half, things went from bad to worse for the 2018 World Cup winners, as Spain quickly added a further two goals thanks to strikes from Lamine Yamal and Pedri.
Kylian Mbappe pulled one back with a penalty with just over 30 minutes left. Yamal then added a fifth on 67 minutes before France debutant Rayan Cherki made it 5-2 with an impressive left-footed strike.
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Then, on 84 minutes, Spain's Dani Vivian scored an own goal to make it 5-3. France then pulled another back as Randal Kolo Muani nodded home a fourth in second-half stoppage time.
Luis de la Fuente's side will face Portugal in the Nations League final on Sunday (June 8) while France will contest a third-place match against Germany earlier in the day.
The likes of Mbappe, Desire Doue, Yamal and Pedri were all on show, but fans of several Premier League clubs want their respective teams to add another star to their ranks.
And that man is goalscorer Williams, who asked the French defence all kinds of questions in Germany on Thursday.
Fans were quick to give their thoughts on social media.
One said: “Manchester United, please sign Nico Williams.”
A Liverpool fan added: “Nico Williams has always been so impressive whenever I've watched him, but man, the reports about his wages and how much he's already on...
“He'd be on serious money if any club were to sign him. I'd love for that club to he us, but I don't see that happening.”
A third explained: “People actually can't convince me Nico Williams isn't the right guy for Arsenal. I truly don't care about stats for him.”
A fourth commented: “I wish United could sign a player like Nico Williams, he’s so direct and clinical in front of goal. A proper baller.”
While a fifth claimed: “Nico Williams is who I really want LFC to give me on the left wing, which is why I won’t mind Diaz leaving.”
However, Williams may not leave his current side, Athletic Club, despite the interest of some of Europe’s top sides.
On Tuesday, journalist Ben Jacobs issued an update on X, he wrote: "Nico Williams has began initial talks to renew his Athletic Bilbao contract.
"Parties discussing a salary pushing €10m, and release clause could increase should a deal be agreed. Not yet a guarantee.
"Suitors like Arsenal and Chelsea see value in Williams’ current €58m clause, and he remains on their radar, but overall cost of the transfer (wage and agent fees) make it expensive.
"Athletic Bilbao hoping they can tie Williams down before any offers arrive."
Topics: Arsenal, Football, France, Liverpool, Premier League, Spain, Transfer News, UEFA Nations League, Man Utd
Luke Davies