‘Wonderful’: Jose Mourinho has stated that the £48 million player that Liverpool want to sign is a better prospect than Lamine Yamal…

Jose Mourinho has praised a £48 million target for Liverpool, stating that he believes the player is superior to Lamine Yamal.

According to Jose Mourinho, the player Liverpool is pursuing for £48 million is an even greater talent than Lamine Yamal.

As Liverpool prepares for a more active transfer market in 2025, following a quiet summer under new manager Arne Slot, the club is looking to strengthen its squad.

After Martin Zubimendi declined a move to Anfield, Federico Chiesa was the only new signing, although an agreement was reached to bring in Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia in 2025.

The upcoming transfer windows are crucial for Liverpool as the Dutch manager aims to refine his team.

One of the players on their radar has received strong support from Mourinho.

Mourinho has expressed that Liverpool target Nico Williams is a better option than Lamine Yamal.

Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah has been offered a new contract, but his lack of commitment raises questions about his future at the club.

In anticipation of Salah’s potential exit, Liverpool has been linked with several attacking players, as replacing his impressive contributions would be a significant challenge.

Graeme Bailey reported that Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams is on Liverpool’s wishlist, alongside Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Williams has a release clause set at £48 million and is also attracting interest from Arsenal and Barcelona due to his consistent performances for both club and country.

Mourinho regards the Spanish international as an exceptional talent and has openly stated his preference for Williams over Barcelona’s Yamal, who has seen a meteoric rise in his career since last season.

“People are focused on Yamal, who is undoubtedly a great player, but I personally favor Nico Williams,” Mourinho told Spanish newspaper COPE. “I hope he ends up in white [with Real Madrid].”

Williams’ performance metrics for this season.

The dynamic winger was instrumental in Spain’s successful Euro 2024 journey, contributing two goals and earning a spot in the Team of the Year.

However, his impact at the club level has not been as remarkable this season, as indicated by the statistics below.

Despite this, Williams has attracted interest from several elite clubs across Europe, and it will be interesting to see if Liverpool makes a move for him should he choose to depart.