As Nico Williams typically dazzled for Spain in their 7-0 clobbering of Costa Rica in the World Cup, he showcased why he would be a potentially incredible signing for Newcastle United, either in January or in the summer.
Sitting in 3rd place in the Premier League this season, Eddie Howe’s side have a shot at qualifying for the Champions League.
However, the Magpies certainly need additions at the turn of the year to do the impossible so early into their takeover.
While Miguel Almiron has been in terrific form this campaign, one questions whether he can sustain this hot streak till the end of the campaign.
As for Allan Saint-Maximin, he is currently being benched in favour of Jacob Murphy, who has certainly performed but remains upgradeable.
Keeping these factors into mind, January would be the ideal time to sign the Spaniard.
Enter Nico Williams and his cameo vs Costa Rica
For any of our readers that were unfamiliar with the Athletic Bilbao winger’s game, his electric cameo against Costa Rica was an insight into his burgeoning talent.
The Spanish international is exactly the direct, pacey wideman that thrives under Eddie Howe’s relentless system.
Linked with Liverpool in the past (AS), the 20-year-old proved why he is such a frightening 1v1 threat, constantly leaving defenders for dead while hugging the touchline.
And the youngster, who has compared himself to Kylian Mbappe in the past (3News) also possesses a pinpoint final ball, as he exhibited for Carlos Soler’s strike against Costa Rica.
Unlike Almiron and Saint-Maximin who have a propensity to cut inside, the Bilbao wonderkid offers a completely different profile due to being more of a touchline winger.
Blessed with bags of pace, as he displayed in La Roja’s dominant win, he would also suit Newcastle, who tend to do their best work on the break.
With Newcastle hoping to make into the top four, Nico Williams would be an incredibly astute pickup, for the present and the future.
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