In FC Barcelona's offices, they are preparing for a new transfer market marked by economic caution and strategic decisions. One of the club's priorities is to strengthen its wing attack, especially the left side, where the lack of a pure winger has forced improvisation with players out of position. With Hansi Flick's consolidation on the bench, a clear restructuring of the offensive front is expected, although always under the premise of financial sustainability.
One of the names that has been most talked about in recent summers was Nico Williams. His profile fit perfectly with the blaugrana style: vertical, disruptive, and young. However, the reality is that Barça has already stepped back due to the cost of the operation and doubts about his commitment in the recent past.
Nico Williams aims at the biggest rival
This whole situation has led Barça to look for other alternatives, such as Luis Díaz or even Marcus Rashford, if the right conditions are met. But who does seem determined to go for Nico is Real Madrid. According to the newspaper Marca, the white team has the Athletic Club winger on their radar as a possible reinforcement for this summer.
After a season marked by Barça's superiority in duels and national titles, Florentino Pérez seeks to make another statement and further strengthen his squad. Nico, with a 58M clause, represents an interesting opportunity.
The possible departure of Rodrygo opens up space in the white attack, although Nico's natural position is already very well covered by Vinicius and, in some cases, by Mbappé. Despite this, Madrid is considering his addition to increase internal competition and further secure their squad. All this in view of an increasingly demanding schedule.
Barça assumes they lost
From the blaugrana leadership, they acknowledge that the time to sign Nico was last summer. At that time, the club waited until the last minute of the market after the Euro Cup, trusting in his arrival, but the operation never materialized. That wait, now seen as a significant mistake, has led Joan Laporta and Deco to focus on other names with a more manageable cost and greater willingness.
Although Madrid's interest has not yet translated into a formal offer, a potential signing would be received with disappointment in the culé environment. Not only because of the talent Nico represents but also because of how close he was to Camp Nou. In any case, the Athletic winger is set to be one of the most desired pieces in the market.