With Bayern Munich looking to sign a new winger, Athletic Club and Spain star Nico Williams has emerged as their top priority. However reports have emerged that the 22-year-old is leaning towards a move to Barcelona.

The winger is widely expected to leave Bilbao this summer, and Europe’s elite have taken notice. Chelsea and Arsenal have been linked from the Premier League, while Bayern Munich reportedly held talks with Williams’ entourage after losing Leroy Sané to Galatasaray.

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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

Mundo Deportivo report that Barcelona are also in the running to sign Williams and the player’s agent, Felix Tainta, met with Barca’s sporting director, Deco, on Friday. The report claims that the message during the meeting was clear that Williams would be ‘eager’ to join Barca this summer.

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.

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.