According to an analysis by Marca, FC Barcelona is in the running for Athletic Bilbao winger
Nico Williams.
The transfer battle has not been dominant. Despite
Barcelona
s financial situation limits their competitiveness in terms of offers, but they still have some potential advantages to capitalize on.
Barcelona president Laporta has made it clear that the club will not be involved in competing with other teams for offers, meaning that Barcelona are unlikely to win the signing of Nico Williams by increasing their transfer fee. The player's current release clause is fixed at €58 million, but clubs can compete on the salary offered to the player. Liverpool, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are among the big clubs that have shown strong interest in Nico Williams.
Despite the financial constraints, Barcelona is attractive in other ways. Firstly, Barcelona can offer Nico Williams a suitable environment to grow up in. He is close to Barcelona's young star, Yamal, and also has a good relationship with players such as Pedri and Ferran, which will help him integrate quickly in the Barcelona dressing room. Secondly, Barcelona are able to guarantee Nico Williams a starting spot, which is an important consideration for a player who craves consistent playing time.
