Deco: Barcelona will attempt to signal Nico Williams

Barcelona need to signal Nico Williams, however Deco has warned the circumstances of any switch should be proper for the membership.

LaLiga champions Barca are out there for a left winger, with Athletic Bilbao star Williams and Liverpool attacker Luis Diaz on their shortlist.

Williams, who performed a starring position in Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph, registered 18 objective involvements in all competitions for Athletic Bilbao in 2024-25.

The 22-year-old created 70 possibilities, whereas finishing 124 dribbles and overperforming his anticipated targets (xG) by 3.7.

Bilbao are reportedly demanding upwards of €60m for Williams, who has additionally attracted curiosity from Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Chelsea.

“We have to strengthen that place,” Barca sporting director Deco informed La Vanguardia.

“We solely have Lamine [Yamal] and Raphinha as wingers as a result of Ferran [Torres] is more and more turning into a striker. When Yamal and Raphinha don’t play, the staff’s degree drops.

“There are a number of standards. First, the participant should imagine within the mission. Nico didn’t occur final yr, though for me the precedence was Dani Olmo.

“Each Nico and different gamers present a want to return. If the circumstances are proper, we’ll strive.

“To signal a participant, it’s important to comply with the best steps. On this case, all the pieces may be very clear. He has a [release] clause. Then we’ll see how we will make what the participant and the membership need occur.”

Williams has struck up a bond with Barca star Yamal whereas on worldwide responsibility, however Deco stated friendships imply little in the case of big-money transfers.

He added: “It’s good that [Yamal] is Nico’s buddy, however this isn’t a membership of buddies. We come right here to work and attempt to win.

“We already had Nico in our sights final summer season; he’s a reputation we’ve all the time had in thoughts. In the event that they get alongside effectively, all the higher.”

One winger who shouldn’t be in Barca’s plans is Ansu Fati.

Fati inherited the quantity 10 shirt from Lionel Messi, however as of but has been unable to reside as much as his potential, and Monaco are focused on signing the 22-year-old.

“Given his age and his profession, he can’t go one other yr with out taking part in,” stated Deco.

“We’re open to not placing any obstacles in the way in which of his departure. Monaco have spoken to us. The participant needs a mortgage.”