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Aston Villa, Everton, Newcastle eye Nottingham Forest’s Neco Williams.

5/15/2026

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Neco Williams Transfer Bids

Aston Villa, Everton and Newcastle have opened enquiries about Nottingham Forest full-back Neco Williams.
Nottingham Forest have begun fresh talks on a new contract for the 25-year-old, who logged 35 Premier League appearances with five goals and assists in 2025-26.
Aston Villa could give Williams regular Champions League minutes after beating Forest in the Europa League semi-final.

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United Targeting Williams

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp called Williams “incredible,” praising his left-foot cuts inside and finishing.
Manchester United’s scouting report says Williams would directly compete with left-back Luke Shaw, addressing a depth need after Shaw’s injuries.
United’s coaches value his versatility at left-back, right-back, right wing-back or left wing.
His Champions League prospects at United may sway him despite Nottingham Forest’s contract talks.

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Newcastle Pursues Williams

Newcastle United aim to lower their defensive average age this summer by targeting younger player Neco Williams.
Manager Eddie Howe sees Williams as a potential first-choice left-back to provide depth behind injury-prone Lewis Hall.
Wales coach Craig Bellamy says any transfer must fit Williams’ national duties.
Because Nottingham Forest paid £12 million for Williams in 2022, Newcastle would need to meet that fee despite his three-year contract.

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Neco Williams Transfer Bids

Aston Villa, Everton and Newcastle have opened enquiries about Nottingham Forest full-back Neco Williams.
Nottingham Forest have begun fresh talks on a new contract for the 25-year-old, who logged 35 Premier League appearances with five goals and assists in 2025-26.
Aston Villa could give Williams regular Champions League minutes after beating Forest in the Europa League semi-final.

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