Nico Williams and Barcelona may just be moving closer together if the latest update on the situation proves accurate.
Sky reporter Florian Plettenberg has the latest on the situation and reports Barcelona have the “best chance” of landing Williams this summer.
The word is that “important new negotiations” have taken place and Joan Laporta is now deciding “whether a transfer is feasible and if Williams can be registered.”
BREAKING | FC Barcelona currently have the best chances in the race for Nico #Williams – ahead of FC Bayern, Arsenal, and Chelsea. Important new negotiations have taken place over the past 24 hours!
Joan Laporta is now assessing whether a transfer is feasible and if… pic.twitter.com/LRLcr0iWon
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) June 16, 2025
Plettenberg also suggests that if Barca can make the numbers work they will press ahead with the transfer. He also adds that Hansi Flick is “determined” to land the Spain star.
Previous updates have claimed Laporta has had doubts over signing Williams, for several reasons, but his willingess to extend an olive branch and start talks may have changed the president’s mind.
Barcelona have been willing to spend big this summer - with Luis Diaz the top target - but it seems that the possibility of signing Williams from Athletic is starting to gain strength.