The summer transfer window has closed throughout most of Europe, but there are still moves in the works and plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Barcelona look at signing Nico Williams for 2024
Barcelona are interested in Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams, who remains open to a potential move, according to Diario Sport.
The Catalan club is looking forward to the 2024 summer transfer window, with new director of football Deco already pulling strings and looking to test the waters for potential moves.
Athletic have been working for some time to reach an agreement to renew Williams’ contract, but Barcelona have already spoken to his agent, Felix Tainta, and want to enter negotiations.
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With Barcelona already having Raphinha and La Masia’s latest exciting graduate Lamine Yamal on the right wing, the Blaugrana are aiming to bring in somebody to replicate that threat on the left and the 21-year-old Williams has emerged as one of their priority signings.
Aside from Williams’ talent, which he has displayed for both Athletic and Spain‘s national team, Barca are also attracted to the player’s youthfulness and the fact that they would be able to sign him for free on June 30th 2024, when his current contract ends.
Williams is not closed off to Barcelona’s approach, and if the winger doesn’t sign with Athletic by Jan. 1st then the Blaugrana would be able to negotiate with him.
