FC Barcelona are already aware of their various shortcomings during this summer transfer window. At the very beginning, there was even doubt that they would be able to go in for any significant transfer target due to their financial situation. Ultimately, it became clear that Barcelona do have some kind of budget to play with in the market.
This time around, however, their biggest concern happens to come in the form of their biggest summer target as well. Nico Williams, the explosive 22-year-old Spanish winger who currently plays for La Liga side Athletic Club, has been the one player this summer that Barça have been diligently pursuing.
Unfortunately, his delayed response has left the Catalan club in disarray and the hopes regarding him are beginning to take a hit. Due to this complicated turn of events, however, Barça have even started to focus on other alternative options in recent days.
Yet, despite this, Santi Ovalle has recently revealed the latest message that FC Barcelona have conveyed to the camp of Nico Williams this summer. According to him, Barça have already let the player know that this is his only chance to join La Blaugrana and that they will not wait for him next season.
This is a crucial bit of information, and one that was vital for this summer’s ambitions. Barcelona have already spent a lot of time dwelling over the arrival of the dynamic Spanish winger and have ended up neglecting other targets as a result as well. With this knowledge, however, perhaps the tides could be shifted in Barça’s favor.
The player, on the other hand, is yet to convey his final decision. Conflicting reports continue to cloud the rumor mill right now, and where he ends up playing next season is anyone’s guess right now. However, Barcelona must act fast, especially if they wish to truly announce a new signing in the coming days.
