Nico Williams

Javier Tebas confident Barcelona can complete Nico Williams transfer

Barcelona have received the support of La Liga president Javier Tebas in their transfer pursuit of Athletic Club winger Nico Williams.

The Catalan giants have been heavily linked with a move for Williams ahead of the new season despite their financial issues.

Barcelona are continuing a policy of reducing the club’s wage bill to release funds and salary space to make an offer for Williams.

Athletic Club will not listen to offers which fall below Williams’ €58m release clause but the race for the 22-year-old is complicated.

Transfer expert Matteo Moretto believes Barcelona still need to complete a big money sale despite potentially being able to structure a payment over numerous years.

Nico Williams

Tebas claimed the possibility of a deal is closer than before with Barcelona improving their fiscal picture.

“If they reach the 1:1 transfer level, they can do a deal. Barcelona’s effort to reduce their wage bill by more than €200m, and with other measures that have taken place, they can bring in a player like Nico Williams “, as per an interview with Diario Sport.

Tebas backed the idea of spreading the outlay over the course of his contract but a long term deal at Barcelona would add extra expense to a move.

No update will be made until next month with Williams set for an extended summer break after the final of Euro 2024.

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