Barcelona have encountered two significant obstacles in their pursuit of Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams, despite recent momentum in their efforts to secure the Spanish international's signature this summer.
According to reports, Williams is eager to make the switch to Camp Nou, but the Catalan club faces challenges that could potentially derail the transfer.
Transfer Complications
The first major hurdle is Barcelona's continued interest in Liverpool's Luis Diaz as their primary target for strengthening the left wing position in manager Hansi Flick's squad. However, bringing the Colombian international from the Premier League champions presents its own difficulties.
Liverpool currently have no intention of entertaining offers for Diaz, and even if they were to change their stance, the asking price is expected to be no less than €60 million.
The second obstacle concerns Williams' release clause, which stands at €58 million but rises to approximately €64 million when adjusted for inflation (CPI). While this makes the transfer mechanism straightforward, the structure of the payment poses financial challenges for Barcelona.
Williams' Commitment
Despite these complications, Williams has reportedly expressed willingness to reduce his salary to facilitate a move to Barcelona. The Spain international has been impressive for Athletic Bilbao since joining the club and has established himself as one of La Liga's most exciting wingers.
Barcelona's interest in Williams comes amid their ongoing efforts to strengthen their squad ahead of the upcoming season under new manager Hansi Flick.
As negotiations continue, football fans across Spain will be watching closely to see if Barcelona can overcome these obstacles to secure one of their primary transfer targets.
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