Despite Premier League sides being among his admirers, Barcelona and Bayern Munich are emerging as more plausible destinations if Nico Williams leaves Athletic Club. Arsenal and Chelsea have somewhat cooled their pursuit, and that increases the chances of others in the frame stepping up their interest.

Barcelona and Bayern Munich are locked in a transfer tug-of-war for Athletic Club’s highly sought-after winger Nico Williams. According to Foot Mercato, the Spanish champions are confident they can beat their German counterparts in the race to sign Williams.

Barcelona have a long list of attacking targets to choose from but appear to have pushed Nico Williams back to the top of their priority list.

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Many reliable reports suggest that Nico Williams' move to FC Barcelona for next season is getting closer. The Spanish winger is eager to join the reigning La

If Williams did join Barcelona it would clearly rule out the pursuit of Diaz, who is claimed to be valued at around €80 million (£68.2m). The onus may be on Diaz himself to push for a move if he so desires, with the player currently enjoying downtime in his native Colombia following his marriage to long-term partner Gera Ponce.

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As reported by Sport, Galatasaray has already submitted a formal proposal to both the player's environment and the Barcelona club. The offer would include an annual salary of 5 million euros net for Ter Stegen, slightly less than what he currently earns at Barça but could be attractive in a project where he is considered a key player.

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Arsenal have blown rivals out of the water with a huge 'offer' for Nico Williams, but he 'wants' Barcelona. 👀