Barça Still Considers Nico Williams as One of Its Main Options to Strengthen the Left Wing. Despite the economic difficulties that could arise with the salary cap, the Barça sports management considers the arrival of an unbalancing winger to be absolutely a priority.
The Spanish international would like to end up at Barça, and his contract includes a clause that makes him accessible to the major European clubs. Everything points to the fact that if Barça manages to free up salary mass, it will try to go for his signing.
Concern About His Drop in Performance
However, not everything is good news. The club is concerned about the drop in performance that Nico is experiencing this season. Although he remains a key piece for Athletic, his numbers have fallen compared to last season: nine goals and seven assists in all competitions to date.
Another aspect that raises doubts in the sports management is his inconsistency in certain matches. Although he remains an electric player with great ability to create danger, in some games he has been seen as less decisive. The investment in a winger must be accurate, and although his clause is affordable (€60M), the club's economic situation forces them to consider every move in the market.
Barça Prefers Someone Established
Given the doubts with Nico Williams, Barça is considering more established alternatives, and one of the names they like the most is Luis Díaz. The Colombian winger has become one of the most unbalancing strikers in the Premier League, and his playing style fits perfectly with what Barça is looking for.
However, the big problem with Luis Díaz is his price. Any negotiation would start from a figure significantly higher than the €60M for Nico Williams. With the club's economy in a delicate situation, the viability of signing the Colombian would depend on significant departures or some financial agreement that allows the club to undertake the operation.
Deco and Laporta Find the Perfect Market Opportunity
In light of these difficulties, Barça is also keeping an eye on Ademola Lookman. The Atalanta winger, who has a contract until 2026, has proven to be a fast, skillful player with a goal, and his performance in Serie A has not gone unnoticed. Moreover, his market value is lower than that of Luis Díaz, and Atalanta could let him go for a figure around €40M.
Ademola Lookman is a player who could fit into Barça's system, providing verticality and one-on-one ability, without representing such a high investment.