FC Barcelona has decisively ruled out a move for a € 70 m-rated star, shifting their focus to a new attacker for the upcoming transfer window.
FC Barcelona unveiled a transformative transfer window and placed a new goalkeeper and left-winger at the center of the stage.
With sporting director Deco at the helm, the club prioritizes landing a new goalie and left-winger as soft targets after naming RCD Espanyol’s Joan Garcia.
This is significant because their primary focus gives a clear message about elevating the squad for next season.
While Barcelona originally had interest in Athletic Club’s Nico Williams, the 22-year-old Spanish international has been ruled out, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.
Williams, the top player they wanted for 2024, opted to stay in Bilbao, as he has grown comfortable in the role, and he was already in the Europa League Final at San Mames.
Williams’ slower approach has contrasted with Dani Olmo’s decision to join Barcelona despite registration, which has diminished the enthusiasm of president Joan Laporta and Deco for the young winger.
It’s always been Deco’s preference for Luis Diaz, and that position hasn’t changed.
Liverpool’s reported interest in Florian Wirtz could lead to a route for negotiations, but competition from Al-Nassr may pose challenges.
There has been no official plan as yet, but the direction of travel certainly points toward Diaz as the club’s preferred solution for attacking reinforcements.
Barcelona’s shift in focus reflects their considered approach to squad building.
By looking at Diaz, who is a proven talent in the Premier League, not at Nico Williams, Deco wants to qualify proven quality with his creativity.
As the window closes, it will be interesting to see how Barcelona balances their budgets and interest in signing targets, setting themselves up for a competitive season.
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