Barça remains trapped by La Liga's Fair Play restrictions, a situation that seriously complicates its ability to register players. As of today, the club still hasn't entered the 1:1 rule (norma del 1:1), which greatly limits its margin. For this reason, Barça is working against the clock to free up wage bill space and open up room in its squad.
The most immediate need is to register Joan García, but the signing of Nico Williams is also being planned. The deal is very advanced and the Athletic Club winger already has an agreement with Barça. That's why the club is urgently looking for ways to meet La Liga's requirements.
Nico Williams, advanced signing but still without guarantees
As has been discussed in recent weeks, Nico Williams's signing is closer than ever to being finalized. The winger has reached a full personal agreement with Barça, and he's ready to make the leap to lead an attacking project alongside Lamine Yamal.
However, the deal isn't done. Barça still has to pay his release clause, which amounts to 58 million, and even more importantly, it must guarantee that it will be able to register the player once the transfer is formalized. At this point, the financial situation remains the biggest obstacle, and everything depends on achieving a wage adjustment before taking the step.
Juventus's interest in Ronald Araujo could unlock the situation
To free up space, the club needs significant departures. This is where Ronald Araujo comes into play. The Uruguayan center-back is back on Juventus's radar, which already approached him in the winter. Barça isn't ruling it out, aware that a sale of Araujo would provide major relief to the wage bill and open the door to registrations.
The possible departure of the defender would be a heavy blow for the defense, but a key financial boost to solve several accumulated problems.
Ronald Araujo's clause in July
Ronald Araujo's situation is especially sensitive at the start of July. The player has a release clause reduced to €65 million (65 millones de euros) during the first days of the month, which makes his transfer easier if any club decides to trigger the clause. It's a detail that hasn't gone unnoticed by Juventus and puts Barça in a delicate position.
In this regard, everything suggests that the coming days will be crucial. If a firm offer arrives from Juventus and that clause is triggered, Barça could receive a significant income just in time to register Joan García and Nico Williams. Close attention will need to be paid to the developments surrounding Araujo.