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title: "Leeds: Whites interested in signing Neco Williams"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2021-06-22T15:10:38Z"
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# Leeds: Whites interested in signing Neco Williams

**Leeds United are reportedly among a number of clubs interested in signing Liverpool youngster Neco Williams in the summer transfer window.**

### The Lowdown: Williams could leave Liverpool

With Trent Alexander-Arnold the Reds’ [undisputed first-choice](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-liverpool/leistungsdaten/verein/31) right-back, the Welshman’s first team chances on Merseyside appear slim moving forward.

For that reason, Liverpool are reportedly [willing](https://theathletic.com/news/liverpool-transfer-news-neco-williams/LV56Z3LgIb5p) to sell Williams this summer, with £10m enough for prospective suitors to prise him away from Anfield.

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### The Latest: Leeds keen on potential move

According to [Goal](https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-ready-to-sell-10m-rated-williams-with-southampton/285znesx7jxj1q58lirz0h7pn)‘s Neil Jones, Leeds are eyeing up a move for the 20-year-old, with Southampton and Wolves also showing an interest.

Williams has won [13 caps](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/neco-williams/profil/spieler/503680) for Wales and is currently playing at Euro 2020, [starting](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/spielbericht/index/spielbericht/3287215) in his country’s 1-0 defeat against Italy on Sunday.

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### The Verdict: Long-term Ayling replacement?

Eventually Leeds will have to start thinking about replacing Luke Ayling, with the Whites hero turning 30 in August.

Williams could be someone who fills that void, possessing [top-level experience](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/neco-williams/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/503680/verein/31) at Liverpool and looking like a player who should mature over time. One particular performance for Wales in March led to him being described as “[majestic](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/wales-player-ratings-vs-czech-20287508)” by Wales Online reporter Paul Abbandonato, hinting at the promise the 20-year-old boasts.

His [energy levels](https://www.goal.com/en/news/neco-williams-liverpool-unearthed-young-right-back/vyenmo26ouf6151hmq6fh937k) should suit Marcelo Bielsa’s [style](https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/marcelo-bielsa-burnout-leeds-united-premier-league-season-1003316) down to the ground and he averaged [one tackle and interception apiece](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/386969/Show/Neco-Williams) per game in the Premier League last season, showing that he can defend when required. All things considered, he could be a worthy addition at Elland Road.

***In other news, Leeds have suffered a setback in their quest to sign one player this summer. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/leeds-whites-suffer-potential-nahitan-nandez-blow/).***