July
31Barcelona have started to accept that a deal for Nico Williams this summer is looking unlikely and are assessing other options, including Dani Olmo. Athletic Club winger Williams, 22, is Barça’s top target and president Joan Laporta suggested his €58 million ($62.73 million) release clause is affordable, but a combination of reasons have complicated a potential transfer. Sources insist paying the clause is not a problem, as Barça have the money available, but they are unable to guarantee Williams will be registered with LaLiga immediately. They remain in excess of their LaLiga-imposed spending limit and until they bring in cash through transfers or new revenue […]