The performance of Liverpool’s rumoured transfer targets at Euro 2024 on Thursday was a combination of successes and failures. Two players confronted each other directly when Italy faced Spain, and they collaborated in an unforeseen manner to determine the outcome of the game.

This summer, the Reds are being associated with many center-backs. Leny Yoro is likely the top candidate on the list, particularly in terms of the quantity of stories. However, there have also been rumours circulating about Waldemar Anton and Riccardo Calafiori.

The latter, referring to the Italian player, committed an unpleasant act of scoring a goal against his own team during the match against the Spanish. This blunder ultimately determined the outcome of the game, which concluded with a score of 1-0. He was placed in that position due to a pass from winger Nico Williams, another player that Liverpool is rumoured to be interested in. He has a contract with Athletic Club until 2027, but Fabrizio Romano, a popular transfer specialist and storyteller, has disclosed his release clause.

This factor could significantly impact the Reds’ purported fascination with the 22-year-old. Historically, Liverpool did not typically seek out players for extended contracts during Michael Edwards’ previous tenure at the club. It is logical to infer that the same will hold true now that he has come back and designated Richard Hughes to his previous position as sporting director.

It remains uncertain whether he will pursue Williams, but he is aware of the specific conditions that Athletic Club will demand in return for the Spanish player. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Williams’ release clause has a value of $62m (£49m/€58m) as a result of a recent agreement on a new deal.

The head of the athletic club, Jon Uriarte, stated that there is a typical level of interest in Nico, but both Nico and the club are content with his current situation in Bilbao. We are not concerned.

Uriarte should really be concerned. Williams is attracting attention from prominent teams throughout the continent, not exclusively Liverpool. Arsenal and Chelsea are both rumoured to have included him in their summer acquisition plans.

Upon examining Williams’ scouting report on FBRef, it becomes intriguing. Comparing him to Gabriel Martinelli and Mykhailo Mudryk suggests that both the Gunners and Blues may be unsatisfied with their current choices for the left wing position. The Reds are unlikely to engage in a competitive bidding process with other prominent Premier League clubs, known as the big six. However, according to Romano’s report, it seems like they may not have to do so.