Chelsea boss Maresca eager to sign Williams, club offers massive contract

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is said to be extremely keen on bringing Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams to Stamford Bridge. Reports from Spain suggest the London club has offered Williams an enormous £319,000 per week contract in an attempt to lure him away from Bilbao.

The Blues are looking to bolster their attacking options after a disappointing run of form, including back-to-back losses against Brighton. With several key forwards injured or unavailable, Chelsea’s lack of firepower has become apparent in recent matches.

Williams, who recorded an impressive 19 assists last season, has a £48 million release clause in his current Bilbao contract. At just 22 years old, the Spanish international is seen as an exciting prospect who could provide a major boost to Chelsea’s attack.

If true, the reported salary offer would make Williams Chelsea’s highest-paid player by a significant margin, surpassing current top earner Reece James. However, the club seems willing to make a major financial commitment to secure a player Maresca is said to be “obsessed” with signing.

With the summer transfer window approaching, Chelsea appear to be making an early move to beat out other potential suitors for Williams’ signature. The substantial contract offer signals the club’s strong desire to add the young forward to their squad for next season and beyond.