In a development that has quietly unfolded behind the scenes, Barcelona appears to be taking significant but discreet steps toward reinforcing their attack ahead of the new season. Away from the media spotlight, the club recently organized a private meeting with a highly influential agent whose client has long been on the radar of the Catalan giants.
Although Barcelona had publicly shifted their attention toward other major names in recent months — notably Liverpool star Luis Díaz — new reports suggest the club hasn’t entirely abandoned one of their original transfer targets.
According to inside sources, Barcelona’s sporting director Deco personally participated in these recent confidential talks, seeking clarity on a transfer situation many assumed the club had moved past. It has now been revealed that the focus of these renewed discussions is Nico Williams, the highly-rated 22-year-old winger currently with Athletic Club.
Barcelona had made an unsuccessful attempt to sign Williams during last summer’s transfer window and seemed to have pulled away from the race. However, interest from other European powerhouses like Arsenal, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich has since intensified — and Barcelona’s latest actions indicate they’ve kept a close watch all along.
Despite a hefty €62 million release clause and the club’s well-documented financial challenges, Barcelona seems open to revisiting a deal for Williams. While it was previously reported that the winger was demanding a lucrative €20 million annual salary from Bayern Munich, fresh insights reveal he might be prepared to accept Barcelona’s earlier €12 million offer. This flexibility hints at Williams possibly favoring a future in Catalonia.
Adding fuel to the speculation, Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal — known for his friendship with Williams — recently posted a celebratory photo alongside him, a gesture many believe subtly hints at a potential reunion in Barcelona’s colors. Furthermore, trusted transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has noted a noticeable change in Williams’s attitude toward a move to Camp Nou, describing him as far more open to the idea than in previous months.
Meanwhile, Athletic Club is determined to extend the winger’s contract, planning to increase his release clause in the process. With several top European clubs reportedly ready to activate his current clause, Barcelona faces a race against both time and financial limitations to secure Williams’s signature.
The latest developments signal that, despite public appearances, Barcelona has never truly closed the chapter on Nico Williams — and may yet make a decisive move before the window closes.
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