It is reported that Barcelona is preparing to strengthen efforts to sign Athletic Bilbao's midfielder, Nico Williams, who is also being targeted by Chelsea.
The Spaniard has recently secured an excellent deal for Euro 2024, which will have boosted his reputation after he showed great potential in La Liga last season.
According to Fabrizio Romano on his official account on X, Williams is now on a high at Barcelona, takes which he is ready to move forward with negotiations to sign the 22-year-old this week, although Premier League clubs are also said to be interested. was recently linked with the player in a report from Sport…
?? Barcelona are keen to move forward with talks with Nico Williams' camp starting this week, as the salary structure is a key factor moving forward.
Hansi Flick has already endorsed Nico as a top target this summer.
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– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 15, 2024
Romano does not specifically name Chelsea as one of the Premier League clubs interested in Williams, but it would make sense that the Blues are still in the equation.
Barca may be the favorites for Williams, who scored against England in last night's Euro 2024 final win in Spain, but Chelsea will also benefit from a bid for his signature.
The west London giants are in need of an upgrade from the likes of Mykhailo Mudryk and Raheem Sterling, but it may seem tricky for them to be able to attract a talent like Williams if they don't have Champions League football.
Chelsea may also feel they have other priorities, however, as a new striker after an inconsistent campaign from the inexperienced Nicolas Jackson last season.
Williams is likely to be expensive, so Chelsea may not want to spend a large chunk of their budget on him, although he would clearly be an exciting addition to Enzo Maresca's squad.
Barcelona, on the other hand, need to rebuild under new manager Hansi Flick, and this seems like a good place to start as Williams could be the better of the likes of Raphinha and Ansu Fati.
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