Mundo Deportivo revealed that Barcelona’s management has backed away from the idea of signing Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Barcelona was willing to spend a fortune to secure the Spanish star’s services last summer, but he opted to stay with the Basque club for another year.
Williams has recently resurfaced in Barça’s circle of interest, but surprisingly, coach Hansi Flick is not keen on signing him.
Barcelona is keen to bolster the left wing position, but it is important to note that other positions, most notably midfield and right and left backs, are also important.
Barça officials believe that the cost of signing Williams will be high, while Rafinha’s brilliance on the left wing will make him a substitute.
In any case, the player wants to leave Bilbao this summer and has set July 15 as the date for his next move. Several English clubs, such as Arsenal and Liverpool, are also interested in him.
It should be noted that Barcelona rejected Lille striker Jonathan David, who had offered himself to the Catalan club on a free transfer, because his style of play did not suit the team and the deal would be too expensive.
