Manchester United are prepared to meet the £81m release clause of Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams, who they eye as a replacement for Romelu Lukaku.

Liverpool have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Athletic Bilbao's Spain forward Inaki Williams, 22. Juventus are now leading the race to sign him following several successful scouting trips

Liverpool are ready to meet the £44.6m buy-out clause of Athletic Bilbao striker Inaki Williams, 22

Manchester City are set to beat Liverpool and Arsenal to the signing of Athletic Bilbao and Spain Under-21 striker Inaki Williams, 21, for £38m.

Liverpool have also scouted 21-year-old Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams, who has a release clause in his contract of 20m euros (£15.3m) and has also attracted interest from Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid