Barcelona will once more try to sign Athletic Bilbao’s young forward Nico Williams this summer, with new boss Hansi Flick having the Spanish international on his wish list.
21-year-old Williams has been one of the most thrilling players in La Liga this season and is valued as the ideal player to provide width, creativity, and pace to Barça’s attack.
Nico Williams, Iñaki Williams’s younger brother and Athletic Club striker, has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign, scoring and providing assists and leaving the fans in awe with his dribbling and directness.
According to reports from Diario Sport, His contract contains a €50 million release clause, and he is a target for consideration by top clubs.
While Barcelona’s offer to sign him last summer did not materialize, the Blaugrana are determined in their mind, especially with Flick keen to inject new blood into the squad.
Barcelona initially had to sign a striker to replace Robert Lewandowski at some point, but Ferran Torres’s recent performances have made them able to now consider completing the wings rather.
Williams, for his ability to play on the right side of the pitch or the left side of the pitch and with his recent combination with teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal in the Spanish national team, is the best choice.
It won’t be an easy one, however.
Financial Fair Play regulations are still a hurdle, and Premier League clubs are also interested in Williams.
And Athletic Bilbao’s reluctance to negotiate and the unsuccessful bid last year may complicate matters.
Should the transfer take place, Williams will be one of a buzz young attacking unit alongside Yamal and other talented young players and a vital piece of Flick’s reconstruction.
Barcelona’s hierarchy is to drive matters on with negotiations over the next few weeks.
Barcelona’s pursuit of Nico Williams might prove to be a game-changer to their attack, but there are still financial barriers and competition in the way.
If they get their way, his signing would be a thrilling new start under Hansi Flick. The next few weeks will reveal if this highly anticipated transfer is finally in motion.
