It’s going to be a long summer,” warn FC Barcelona executives, as internal debates over the potential signing of 22-year-old Nico Williams intensify.  The

After FC Barcelona's good season, rumors about Nico Williams joining the club have increased over time. Now, a publication by Lamine Yamal reaffirms these rumors.

Barcelona have been handed a major boost in their pursuit to sign Athletic Club winger Nico Williams (22). Ben Jacobs reports that the Spaniard is open to reducing his salary demands to join Hansi Flick’s side this summer.

While Barcelona reaffirmed their interest, they made it clear they will only pursue a move for Williams if the finances are right. He has a release clause of €62 million ($71.6 million) but will also have to drop his wage demands to seal a move to Catalonia.

Barcelona are reportedly advancing on a deal for Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams, with the Spain international said to be 'one step away' from joining the Catalan giants. There is once again huge speculation surrounding the attacker's future, with Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Arsenal among the clubs said to be keen on his signature this summer.

Nico Williams keeps on making headlines with the Catalan press really talking up a Barcelona move for the Spain star since it was revealed his agent met with Deco. The latest update comes from Diario Sport and a claim that Williams has already sent out a very clear message to the Barcelona dressing room.

“Hansi Flick has already explained to Nico Williams the project at Can Barça through a phone call,” is the update on X from Jijantes. The suggestion is that Flick would be more than happy to have Nico in his squad next season alongside Spain team-mates Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Dani Olmo et al.

However, according to SPORT, there has been a fresh twist in the saga, with Williams' agent Felix Tainta travelling to Barcelona on Friday to meet with the Catalan team's sporting director Deco.