Man United tipped to splash the cash in the summer transfer window to sign £50m sensational La-liga winger ‘faster than Mbappe’ as Antony potential replacement

Man United tipped to splash the cash in the summer transfer window to sign £50m sensational La-liga winger ‘faster than Mbappe’ as Antony potential replacement

Manchester United are expected to splash the cash in the summer transfer window following the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Old Trafford

Dwight Yorke has urged Manchester United to sign Nico Williams and prioritise the arrival of a new striker, central-midfielder and centre-back.

The 21-year-old winger has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League for a while now as he continues to impress for Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish top flight.

Williams, who sees his contract at the San Mamés expire in 2027, has featured 21 times for Ernesto Valverde’s side in La Liga this season, scoring three goals and providing seven assists.

His eye-catching performances have helped Bilbao climb into fifth place as they look to clinch Champions League qualification.

The Spain international’s displays haven’t gone under the radar, with Yorke describing him as an ‘an exciting and skilful player’. While the former United striker is, admittedly, a big admirer of Williams, he believes Erik ten Hag must sign a new striker, central-midfielder and centre-back – especially with Jadon Sancho set to return in the summer.

In an interview with Gambling Zone, Yorke said: “I know Nico Williams but I haven’t seen enough of him and wouldn’t like to make an assumption on how he’d do for Man United. From what I’ve seen I think he’s decent.

“He’s an exciting and skilful player – but United don’t need him as we’re fine on the wings. We have enough options, especially if Sancho comes back, and the spine of our team is where we’re lacking.

“I would sign a central defender for sure but I couldn’t name one right now,” added Yorke. “I think we need a No9, somebody up there with a little bit more Premier League experience and a good player like Son for me would be brilliant.

“He’s not like Harry Kane but he’s still got energy and brings so many goals, so someone like him would attract me very much to go and get. These clubs are all competing and to get those kinds of players will be difficult, especially if United don’t get the Champions League next season.”

If United heed Yorke’s advice and overlook Williams then Ten Hag could be missing out on somebody who has likened themself to Neymar in the past.

Speaking to 3News, as quoted by Goal, the £68.3million-rated winger said: “My brother is more physical. He has a lot of pace. I am a dribbler like Neymar, [Ousmane] Dembele, and Mbappe.

“It’s so important for me to have my brother on the same team with me. He teaches me a lot of things. My brother works hard. I see that and I want to be like him.”