Tottenham target Williams to sign new Athletic Bilbao contract

Inaki Williams will sign a new contract with Athletic Bilbao, scuppering Tottenham's interest in the forward and raising his release clause to €70 million.

The 21-year-old's current deal is due to expire in 2017, but Goal can reveal he has agreed new terms which will keep him tied to Athletic until 2020.

As well as Spurs, Arsenal and Liverpool had also been credited with an interest to Williams, whose release clause had stood at €20 million.

However, Athletic have been key to tie down a player they consider to have huge potential.

Speaking on Friday, the Basque side's manager Ernesto Valverde said: “We’re working hard [to extend Williams’ contract].

"The club are trying to close the deal, but it’s taking longer than it should.

“I hope it’ll be resolved soon. The club are also working hard for him to stay. His talent and goals would be very difficult to replace.”

Williams has scored 10 goals in all competitions this season, including four in his last six appearances.

He's expected to sign his new deal early next week, following Athletic's La Liga game against Barcelona at Camp Nou on Sunday.

Williams is also known for being the fastest player in La Liga after recording a speed of 35.71 kilometres per hour in 2015, quicker than Cristiano Ronaldo (33.6) and Lionel Messi (32.5).