FC BARCELONA SIGNINGS 2025
Nico Williams or Luis Díaz? Barça is clear about the priority on the wing
Published:10/06/2025 - 18:49h
Updated:10/06/2025 - 18:50h
With the summer market open, Barça prioritizes the left winger: Luis Díaz gains strength while Nico Williams' deal cools down
FC Barcelona, as has been expressed by its main spokesperson on signings, sporting director Deco, maintains the firm conviction that, if the right conditions are met, they will reinforce the squad with a top-level left winger. In this sense, although there are many names that sound like possible candidates, the 'culé' team seems to have a clear objective.
And, as reported by Mundo Deportivo, the team from the Ciudad Condal has as a priority to acquire the services of Colombian winger Luis Díaz. This option would have gained strength over other alternatives such as Nico Williams, from Athletic Club, who has also been mentioned vigorously, but whose arrival at the Catalan team gives the feeling of being increasingly complicated, especially if he ends up renewing his contract with the Basque team.
The Luis Díaz operation: complicated, but not impossible for Barcelona
As of today, Barcelona is aware of Liverpool's initial refusal to part with the Colombian left winger, one of their best players last season. However, Barça understands that the summer transfer window has only just begun and does not rule out finding a formula to satisfy the economic demands of the English team.
| MATCHES | GOALS | ASSISTS | MINUTES PLAYED |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 17 | 8 | 3,336 |
The 'Reds', for their part, are apparently preparing to make a significant outlay for Florian Wirtz, whose operation could reach between €130 and €150 million. This move, added to the 35 million already invested in Jeremie Frimpong, may motivate the English team to sell Luis Díaz to balance their books and maintain a good economic muscle.
Luis Díaz's position opens the door to his departure
Compared to other candidates to reinforce the left wing of Barça, the situation of Luis Díaz is different. The Colombian has had no qualms in stating that he is open to negotiating with other clubs. Although his last public appearance was somewhat ambiguous —recognizing that he is willing to change teams, but also open to renewing with the 'Reds'—, his current contract with Liverpool expires on June 30, 2027.
Despite the complexity of the operation, Barcelona believes it has sufficient arguments to think that it could finalize the arrival of Luis Díaz if it manages to agree on his departure with Liverpool. The player from Barrancas would be willing to prioritize his incorporation into the 'azulgrana' team, something that his own father has publicly recognized as a 'dream'. Joining the Barcelona team would represent a sporting challenge of the highest level for him and the option of joining an ambitious project.
Liverpool's position could respond to a pressure strategy
Although the 'culé' club and the player's environment seem willing to take the step, Liverpool's role will be key. The English team has made it clear that they are counting on the Colombian winger and that he is not for sale. However, it is not ruled out that this position is part of a strategy to maximize the value of the transfer, since it is said that they would not let the 'guajiro' leave for less than €80 million.
Despite this, SPORT recently reported that Barça could cling to an unwritten clause: a promise from Liverpool to let Luis Díaz leave if an offer arrives for a previously agreed amount. This figure, according to the information, would be less than the 80 'kilos' mentioned and would be part of a verbal agreement between the 'scouser' squad and the left winger.
Will Barça finalize the signing of Luis Díaz this summer?
For now, there is no absolute certainty about whether Barcelona will finalize the incorporation of Luis Díaz in this summer market. However, the Colombian seems to have taken advantage over other candidates, and his name is gaining more and more weight in the offices of the 'azulgrana' club.
We will have to wait and see how the market develops and whether Barça ends up maintaining him as a priority or whether certain circumstances cause this option to lose strength in favor of other players such as Nico Williams, who, despite moving away from the 'culé' orbit, has not yet been completely ruled out.