Barcelona enters Williams strongly, but faces financial threshold

According to unanimous reports from multiple sources, La Liga giants Barcelona have officially joined the fierce competition for Spanish international Nico Williams, and the Athletic Bilbao's forward sharp knife has now become a hot spot in the transfer market. The Catalan club is carefully considering the feasibility of activateing its €60 million buyout clause, and given the smooth progress of initial engagement with Williams, the striker is open to joining the Blue and Red Army in principle.

Williams' contract will last until 2027, with a market valuation of approximately 70 million euros. The European champion's salary is expected to fall in the range of 15 million to 20 million euros (before tax). Last season, the Ghanaian-led wing fast horse contributed 18 goals to the Basque Lions, playing a key role in 45 official matches, helping the team secure a seat in the Champions League. Williams' outstanding performance has attracted the attention of many top European clubs. According to reports from transfer expert Fabricio Romano and others, Barcelona is currently leading the battle.

Rumors have been rumored about Williams' good relationship with Lemingermeer since the European Cup, but it is still unknown whether the Catalan giant, with a worrying financial situation, can afford Williams' high transfer fees. Spanish media reported that this problem is causing urgent discussions among club leaders, but Williams himself has expressed his willingness to make certain compromises when necessary.

If Barcelona's acquisition plan is frustrated, Bayern Munich may regain a favorable position. The Bundesliga overlord has been keeping a close eye on the development of the situation and has never given up on the idea of ​​signing the Spanish star. They hope to win the first place in the transfer battle based on the competitive blueprint led by Vincent Kompany and the club's stable financial situation. In Munich, Williams's expected salary will put him among the team's highest-paid thirds, for example, he will surpass Michael Ollis' 13 million euros annual salary. Alphonso Davis is expected to pay around €15 million, while the 22-year-old European champion will be side by side with Joshua Kimmich and Leroy Sane, who each have an annual salary of €20 million respectively. After the Club World Cup, rumors about Sane leaving Munich to join the Turkish Super League powerhouse Galatasaray are rampant.

During the National League final last week, Bayern senior Marc Ebert, with Christoph Fried, had a preliminary meeting with Williams's agent in Munich.