According to Sport journalist Toni Juanmarti, Athletic Club forward Nico Williams is considering a transfer to Barcelona. The 21-year-old has been a key player for Bilbao this season, featuring in 34 games across all competitions and contributing seven goals and 16 assists. Known for his versatility, Williams mainly plays on the left wing but can adapt to various attacking positions. His potential move could greatly enhance Barcelona’s squad, which currently utilizes several players, including Joao Felix, Raphinha, and Fermin Lopez, on the left side.
Williams has played a crucial role in Athletic Bilbao’s push for a top-four finish in La Liga. They are currently in fifth place, trailing Atletico Madrid by six points with four games left. Additionally, their victory in the Copa del Rey has heightened their ambitions for a strong end to the season.
In other news, agent Jorge Mendes has advised Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez to consider a move to Barcelona, according to journalist Nicolas Saavedra. Despite Nunez’s £85 million transfer from Benfica to Liverpool in 2022, Mendes thinks a new environment could benefit the Uruguayan forward, given his high regard for Nunez’s potential. Although Liverpool values Nunez at €85 million, his departure remains a possibility, especially with Barcelona showing interest.
Despite his impressive statistics of 18 goals and 13 assists this season, Darwin Nunez’s time at Liverpool has been less than satisfying, with his decision-making and composure in key moments causing frustration among fans. Mundo Deportivo recently reported that Barcelona is interested in Nunez, suggesting that acquiring the 24-year-old could be a wise long-term investment, particularly as Robert Lewandowski nears the end of his career at 36. Nunez’s ability to play various attacking roles fits well with Barcelona’s tactical requirements, providing both flexibility and depth to their forward line, which has seen significant rotation this season.
