Barça is already working on the squad planning for the next season and the main priority for this summer is to strengthen the forward line. Although the team has Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Lamine Yamal, the coaching staff believes one more piece is missing.
The goal is to increase internal competition and ensure that the team has enough resources to face a long season, with several fronts open.
the options that are most liked are unfeasible as of today
In this regard, there are three names that are especially liked in the sports area: Luis Díaz, Gyökeres, and Alexander Isak. All of them are established forwards, with international experience and a profile that would fit perfectly in Barça's style. However, signing any of these players presents itself as an almost impossible mission.
The problem is the price. All three have market valuations exceeding 100 million euros, figures completely out of Barça's reach at the moment due to Fair Play restrictions. Although they would be ideal signings from a sporting perspective, the feasibility of these operations is ruled out unless significant sales occur or extraordinary income is obtained.
nico williams returns to the spotlight
In this scenario, the name of Nico Williams has emerged again as a possible alternative. The Athletic Club winger seemed to have disappeared from the culé agenda a few weeks ago, but in recent days his name has resurfaced strongly. It's no coincidence: Nico has a significant advantage over other targets.
His profile fits what Barça is looking for: young, vertical, with experience in La Liga and a more than proven performance at Athletic and in the Spanish national team. Additionally, his versatility allows him to play both on the left and right, which expands Hansi Flick's tactical options. But what really puts Nico back on the list of candidates is his contractual situation.
nico's great advantage
Nico Williams has a release clause of only 60 million. This figure is much more affordable compared to the more than 100 million demanded for the other forwards of interest. This means that if Barça decides to bet on him, they would only have to pay that amount directly to Athletic.
In such an inflated market, this clause represents an opportunity for Barça. The sports management knows this and seriously considers the possibility of activating this route if no formulas are found to pursue another signing. Everything will depend, however, on the club's ability to balance accounts and free up salary space in the coming weeks.