Barcelona Shifts Transfer Focus as Primary Target Remains Elusive
Published on Tuesday, 1 July 2025 at 2:05 am
The summer transfer window continues to be a period of intense speculation and strategic maneuvering for FC Barcelona, with the Catalan giants seemingly recalibrating their primary attacking targets. After weeks of persistent links and what appeared to be advanced negotiations, the potential move for Athletic Bilbao’s highly-rated winger, Nico Williams, has reportedly stalled, prompting Barcelona to revisit other long-standing interests. This development has reignited rumors surrounding a familiar name, Porto’s dynamic wide player, Luis Diaz, as a viable alternative for Xavi Hernandez’s squad.
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Sources close to the negotiations indicate that the complexity of the Williams dealprimarily revolving around Athletic Bilbao’s steadfast adherence to his significant release clause and the player’s own substantial wage demandshas proven to be a major stumbling block. While Barcelona values Williams’ pacedribbling abilityand youththe financial package required to pry him away from the Basque club appears to be a hurdle the cash-strapped Blaugrana are currently unwilling or unable to clear. This impasse has forced the technical directorate to pivotseeking solutions that align more closely with the club’
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