Sport journalist Toni Juanmarti reports that Athletic Club forward Nico Williams is contemplating a transfer to Barcelona. The 21-year-old has been instrumental for Bilbao this season, playing 34 matches across all competitions and delivering seven goals and 16 assists. Williams, known for his versatility, primarily operates on the left wing but can also excel in various attacking roles. His potential addition could significantly strengthen Barcelona’s squad, which currently features several players such as Joao Felix, Raphinha, and Fermin Lopez on the left flank.
Williams has been pivotal in Athletic Bilbao’s effort to secure a top-four spot in La Liga. They are currently fifth, six points behind Atletico Madrid with four matches remaining. Furthermore, their recent Copa del Rey victory has increased their drive for a strong finish to the season.
In other news, agent Jorge Mendes has suggested to Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez that he should think about transferring to Barcelona, according to journalist Nicolas Saavedra. Despite Nunez’s £85 million transfer from Benfica to Liverpool in 2022, Mendes believes that a change of scenery could be advantageous for the Uruguayan forward, due to his high regard for Nunez’s potential. While Liverpool has Nunez valued at €85 million, his move is still possible, especially with Barcelona expressing interest.
Despite Darwin Nunez’s impressive stats of 18 goals and 13 assists this season, his tenure at Liverpool has been somewhat disappointing, with fans frustrated by his decision-making and composure in crucial moments. According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona is interested in Nunez, seeing him as a valuable long-term investment, especially as Robert Lewandowski approaches the end of his career at 36. Nunez’s versatility in attacking positions aligns well with Barcelona’s tactical needs, offering both flexibility and depth to their forward line, which has experienced considerable rotation this season.
