Manchester United and Liverpool's Ghanaian Target Wants to Stay at Athletic Bilbao

• Nico Williams has revealed his desire to stay at Athletic Bilbao following interest from Manchester United and Liverpool
• The Spanish-born Ghanaian is on the radar of the English giants after a breakthrough campaign with Athletic Club last season
• The highly-rated winger is eager to help his boyhood club win trophies as he prepares for the upcoming season in Spain

Soon-to-be Ghana international, Nico Williams, has stated that he will be staying at Athletic Bilbao amid interest from English giants Manchester United and Liverpool.

The 20-year-old forward is reportedly being tracked by the English Premier League clubs in the summer transfer window.

However, in an interview with Tv3, the budding attacker reiterated his ambitions of helping Athletic Bilbao win trophies ahead of the upcoming season, and has no interest in leaving Spain.

“I love Bilbao. I love Athletic Club. I want to be there with my brother and all my teammates. It’s like a family for me. I want to stay in Bilbao,” he said as quoted by 3Sports.

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“I want to win trophies for Bilbao. Bilbao is like a family to me. My brother has won cups there and I want to give more to Bilbao.”

Nico Williams is younger brother to new Black Stars striker Inaki Williams, and looks to follow the footsteps of the Athletic Bilbao legend.

The talented winger enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in La Liga last season, making 34 appearances for the Red and Whites.

He also featured in the Copa de Rey, where he netted twice and was also on target in the Super Copa.

Manchester United and Liverpool are keenly monitoring the progress of the Spain U21 striker.

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The Spanish born-Ghanaian spent the summer holidays in the country as he reconnects with his African roots.

In an interview with Tv3, the highly-rated winger disclosed that he picks inspiration from the Ghanaian legend and wants to be prolific as Asamoah Gyan.