Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams has indicated his willingness to reduce his salary expectations to facilitate a move to Barcelona during the current transfer window, according to recent reports.
Football transfer expert Ben Jacobs revealed that Barcelona's sporting director Deco has already held discussions with Williams' agent to advance negotiations for the 22-year-old Spanish international.
During these talks, Deco reportedly confirmed that Barcelona is prepared to honor the €12 million gross salary figure that was discussed with Williams approximately 12 months ago.
Competition for Williams' Signature
Barcelona's pursuit of Williams won't be straightforward, as both Bayern Munich and Arsenal have expressed interest in acquiring the talented winger. This creates a competitive situation that could potentially drive up the transfer fee despite Williams' apparent preference for the Catalan club.
Meanwhile, Athletic Bilbao has initiated new contract discussions in an effort to retain their star player beyond this summer. The Basque club recognizes Williams' importance to their squad and is making concerted efforts to secure his future at San Mamés.
Williams joined Athletic Bilbao from Basconia five years ago and has since established himself as one of the most exciting attacking talents in LaLiga. His performances for both club and country have attracted attention from Europe's elite clubs.
The potential acquisition of Williams would represent a significant coup for Barcelona as they continue to rebuild under their current financial constraints.
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