Athletic Membership winger Nico Williams determined to stay on the membership final summer season, regardless of a powerful method from Barcelona. That transfer was not in his plans, but it surely appears he can be open to a transfer this summer season. The 22-year-old was in positive type once more for Spain within the Nations League.
Williams has been linked with quite a few golf equipment over the previous 12 months, however Barcelona seem to have determined to not pursue the Basque winger for a second summer season, as an alternative prioritising Luis Diaz. In the meantime Chelsea and Arsenal in England are each all for Williams, and The Athletic say that the Gunners, relying on how issues play out financially, may nonetheless be in for a transfer for Williams.
Bayern Munich make Nico Williams high goal
Nevertheless Bayern Munich, who had supposedly parked their curiosity in Williams, have determined to go after him. They’re transferring on from Kingsley Coman, Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry, and Williams has been made their high goal say CFBayern Insider. He has a €60m launch clause, however his wage calls for might be a stumbling block.
Nico Williams wage calls for
For his or her half, Athletic wish to give Williams a pay rise and a brand new deal, with the Spain worldwide already incomes €7-8m per 12 months. Sport declare they might be open to paying him round €10m each year, as they go into the Champions League. Florian Plettenberg notes that Williams has already lowered his wage calls for although, and there are contacts between Williams and Bayern, who’s open to the concept of transferring to Munich.
🚨🔴 Bradley #Barcola and Nico #Williams are presently on the high of FC Bayern’s shortlist!
⚠️ There was contact between Bayern and Barcola’s camp. Probabilities would improve if PSG have been to signal one other winger.
⚠️ On the identical time, optimistic and concrete talks are ongoing with… pic.twitter.com/5OS9aCNoiy
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) June 10, 2025
Bradley Barcola: Bayern Munich’s various
The Bavarian giants are additionally in touch with Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola too. Nevertheless PSG worth Barcola at round €100m, and it might be a tough deal for Bayern to barter.
Blended season from Williams
Williams, 22, has admitted that he struggled at the beginning of the season, as he assimilated his new star standing following victory in Euro 2024. He was nonetheless one in every of Athletic’s greatest gamers this season, scoring 11 objectives and giving seven assists in his 45 appearances, however struggled for consistency at occasions, with accidents hampering the ultimate stretch of the season.