Barcelona’s financial woes cast doubt: will Nico Williams transfer survive?

Barcelona is currently leading the competition to sign Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, who reportedly prioritizes a move to the Spanish club over Bayern Munich and Arsenal.

Despite Williams' preference, Barcelona's ongoing financial difficulties cast doubt on the transfer's completion. The club must navigate complex financial considerations including the player's release clause, payment terms, salary, and commissions.

"Now it’s on Barcelona to decide whom they want to sign (Luis Díaz, Rashford, Nico Williams), and also whether the Williams deal is possible financially (release clause, payment terms, salary, commissions)," a source noted.

Bayern Munich remains interested, with board member Max Eberl reportedly prioritizing Williams, though Eberl publicly denied knowledge of the transfer talks.

"Bayern have Nico as their priority and are still calling," reports indicate, but Williams has communicated a focus on Barcelona.

The situation remains fluid as Barcelona's financial constraints could impede the deal, despite the player's clear preference.

"FC Barcelona has some financial issues and does not necessarily mean that Williams is definitely going to land at Camp Nou," analysts caution.

The transfer saga highlights the challenges Barcelona faces balancing ambition with financial reality, as they also consider other targets like Luis Díaz and Marcus Rashford.

Williams' decision and Barcelona's financial maneuvering will be pivotal in determining whether the transfer survives the current doubts.

Barcelona leads the race to sign Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, who prefers a move to Camp Nou despite interest from Bayern Munich and Arsenal. However, Barcelona's financial difficulties raise doubts about the transfer's viability, with payment terms and salary still unresolved.