According to Mundo Deportivo, FC Barcelona are waiting for Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams to respond to an offer. If the player agrees, Barcelona will pay a release fee of €58 million (which could rise to €62 million taking inflation into account).
Barcelona have a crucial week ahead of them and will decide whether they can bring in 22-year-old Nico Williams. The winger, who had an outstanding Europa League campaign, and his partnership with Yamal on the wing makes him the most coveted target for Barcelona fans to bring in.
In order to push through the offer, Barcelona's sporting director Deco stayed in Barcelona instead of traveling with the team on the overseas tour. The club expects Nico to give a final response to the previous offer in the coming days. Although Paris Saint-Germain are also in active contention for Nico, Barcelona remain hopeful.
Barcelona internally believe that Nico is interested in joining the club, but he is facing pressure from many sides. On the one hand, Paris Saint-Germain have the advantage in terms of financial strength; on the other hand, Nico's family and friends want him to stay in Bilbao for one more year in order to participate in the UEFA Cup with his brother.
If Nico agrees to join, Barcelona will pay his release fee. Originally 58 million euros, it could rise to 62 million euros after taking inflation into account. For now, the player's side is keeping the future decision absolutely under wraps.
Nico has been called by Athletic Bilbao to return to training on August 12, but the possibility of him returning earlier has not been ruled out. The next few days will be decisive as Barcelona are eagerly awaiting a final decision on Nico Williams. Fans will be keeping a close eye on this transfer and hope to see the talented winger in Barcelona colours in the new season, bringing new energy and competitiveness to the team.
