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Barcelona have a long list of attacking targets to choose from but appear to have pushed Nico Williams back to the top of their priority list.
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World Soccer Talk on MSNLamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde fuel Barcelona’s push to sign €58 million Nico WilliamsWith Nico Williams giving full priority to FC Barcelona, Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde are heating up the €58 million signing.
Barcelona and Bayern Munich are locked in a transfer tug-of-war for Athletic Club’s highly sought-after winger Nico Williams. According to Foot Mercato, the Spanish champions are confident they can beat their German counterparts in the race to sign Williams.
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Barça: Laporta Reopens the Door for Nico WilliamsAfter last summer’s rejection, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta is now ready to give Nico Williams another shot. According to Mundo Deportivo, a recent meeting between the Athletic Bilbao winger’s agent and Barça sporting director Deco has reignited the Catalan club’s interest.
Arsenal have also indicated they are ready to meet Williams’ 62m euros (£53m) release clause, though the winger still has his heart set on a move to Barcelona. In fact, another report from Sport says Williams has ruled out leaving Athletic Bilbao for any other club other than Barca.
Real Madrid have reportedly opted out of the race for Nico Williams this summer due to Vinícius Júnior’s contract negotiations. Williams, who is under contract with Athletic Bilbao until 2027, is at the center of transfer speculation in Spain.
Despite fresh talks with Nico Williams' camp, Barcelona continue to favour a move for Liverpool's Luis Diaz to bring the star to La Liga.