Liverpool rivals recap: The Reds could compete with title rivals Arsenal for the $54m summer target, with Chelsea also interested. Liverpool remain two points clear at the top of the Premier League after all three of their main rivals won at the weekend.
Manchester City temporarily dropped to second place after Manchester City beat Everton 2-0 on Saturday. But goals from Diogo Lotta, Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez saw Liverpool return to top spot and two points clear of the champions with a win over Burnley at Anfield.
Arsenal thrashed West Ham 6-0 on Sunday and look set to face a dramatic title race later in the season.
Liverpool are set to travel to Brentford after failing to win in the last two seasons and conceding three goals on both occasions. Jurgen Klopp currently has injury concerns with Trent Alexander-Arnold limping off at half-time against Burnley.
And the Liverpool manager will be hoping his side can maintain the momentum until the likes of Mohamed Salah and Dominic Szoboszlai return. we search the Premier League and across the continent to see what’s happening between Liverpool’s rivals.
Two Rivals keen on Nico Williams
Liverpool could face competition from the Premier League to sign Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams. The Mirror reported last week that Liverpool are interested in the Spaniard despite signing a new contract in December.
Arsenal are also interested in the 21-year-old and Fabrizio Romano, who was booked for offside, suggested Chelsea could also be a possibility. Williams has been scouted by Arsenal “several times” in recent months as Mikel Arteta looks to add depth to his attack.
Despite the new deal, Mundo Deportivo report that Williams has a $54m (£43m/€50m) release clause, with Athletic Bilbao expected to be more interested in a summer move. The speedy winger has previously shown interest in Barcelona.
Williams has made over 100 appearances for Athletic Bilbao as a 21-year-old and could attract the attention of a number of clubs this summer. The La Liga side are hoping for interest and his release clause is relatively low for a player with potential.
A new striker may not be Liverpool’s priority, but Williams would be a logical target if any of their current options fall through.
