Hard blow from the Premier League for Barça after a main target of the culé sports management has seriously complicated due to the interest of the English league. Lamine Yamal had the dream of playing alongside one of his greatest friends on the field, but everything seems to indicate that he will pack his bags for England. The lack of action and consensus from Deco and company has doomed the signing that not long ago promised to be one of the club's most important.
During the past summer, Barça insisted on securing his addition at all costs. However, the outlook has changed, and everything points to this talented forward having prominence in the continent's most important league after his extensive stint in Spain. He was going to be the ideal partner for Lamine Yamal on the field, but all options have dissipated after impressive offers that surpass any proposal from FC Barcelona.
A dream that will go no further
Throughout the last summer transfer market, Nico Williams remained Barça's main target. The Athletic Club winger was very close to signing for the culé team, but the operation never materialized due to the Catalan entity's financial limitations. However, both Deco and the rest of the sports management agreed that this story would have a second chapter and they wouldn't give up on a potential signing of Nico Williams.
With that in mind, everything seemed to indicate that the culé club was going to attempt a second offensive for the next summer transfer market. Now, that possibility seems more distant than ever, as Barça has been changing its priorities throughout the season. The great level of Raphinha and the solid functioning of the culé attack have led to the thought that investing millions in the young winger is no longer a necessity.
The Premier League prevails
Faced with this uncertainty in sports management, the interest of the Premier League has reappeared on the scene and has become the most likely destination for Nico. Deco and company have lowered their interest in the Spaniard and have decided to prioritize other profiles to strengthen the offensive line. In fact, in any case, players like Rafael Leão or Luis Díaz are better valued within the club today for their qualities and trajectory.
In that sense, while Barça diverts its attention to other targets, in England they have skyrocketed for Nico Williams. Teams like Arsenal and Tottenham have shown a strong interest in the talented winger and would be willing to pay his release clause of almost 60 million euros. Thus, from Barça's locker room, Lamine Yamal has already assumed that the dream of sharing a team with Nico Williams at the new Camp Nou will not come true.