Barcelona Seeks Replacement After Failed Nico Williams Transfer

Barcelona faces a dilemma in their left-wing pursuit after their primary target — Nico Williams — decided to extend his contract with Athletic Bilbao. The La Liga champions must alter their summer transfer strategy.

The initial plan of Barcelona to acquire the 22-year-old Spanish national team player hit a major obstacle — Williams signed a long-term 10-year contract with his home club last midweek.

The Catalan club has now shifted their attention to two main targets — Luis Diaz and Marcus Rashford — to fill the left-wing position that remains their transfer priority for summer 2025.