{"id":89773,"date":"2025-05-05T06:26:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T04:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weisetech.dev\/fc-barcelona-noticias\/en\/barca-transfers-lookman-top-alternative-nico-williams_312476_102\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T11:45:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T10:45:17","slug":"barca-transfers-lookman-top-alternative-nico-williams_312476_102","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/transfers\/barca-transfers-lookman-top-alternative-nico-williams_312476_102.html","title":{"rendered":"TRANSFERS: Bar\u00e7a wants Nico Williams but activates a spectacular Plan B!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Deco and Hansi Flick are still betting on Nico Williams but, just in case, they are already working on a BETTER, NICER AND CHEAPER signing than the Athletic winger. Discover who is the new target of FC Barcelona.<\/h2> \r\n
\r\n \r\n \r\n Calendar of FC Barcelona <\/a>\r\n<\/div>

FC Barcelona continues to work on the signing of Nico Williams<\/a><\/strong> for the next summer market<\/strong>, however, it is also negotiating a more affordable alternative in case it does not achieve its incorporation.<\/p>

The azulgrana team seeks to strengthen its left wing<\/strong> with a profile of guarantees, but at the lowest possible cost. Who is the new target and what does this new option imply in sports planning?<\/p>

Bar\u00e7a wants Nico Williams, but activates its Plan B<\/h2>

FC Barcelona could take an unexpected turn in its planning for the 2025 transfer market<\/a><\/strong>. According to sources close to the sports management, the club continues to bet on Nico Williams as a star reinforcement for the left wing next season<\/strong>.<\/p>

But after months of negotiations without reaching an agreement with the Athletic winger, Deco and Flick have decided to expand the list of targets<\/strong> and look for alternatives in case the operation does not come to fruition.<\/p>

The reasons behind the NO agreement Bar\u00e7a-Nico Williams<\/h2>
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Nico Williams in Athletic Club vs Rangers in the Europa League 24\/25<\/strong><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Bar\u00e7a’s decision responds to several factors. On the one hand, the club’s financial situation, which is still conditioned by LaLiga’s fair play and the salary limit, making it difficult to face a high-cost operation like that of Nico Williams<\/strong>.<\/p>

On the other hand, the player himself could prioritize staying in Bilbao, where he would play in the next Champions League alongside his brother I\u00f1aki<\/strong>. A highly possible scenario after having already rejected a blaugrana offer last summer<\/a><\/strong> to stay at Athletic and play in the Europa League.<\/p>

In addition, Nico’s environment<\/strong> has conveyed to the cul\u00e9 board that, if they really want to sign him, they must pay his termination clause at the beginning of the market<\/strong>, a requirement that Bar\u00e7a may not be in a position to assume currently.<\/p>

In addition, with big European clubs like Bayern Munich and Arsenal<\/strong> on the prowl and making the operation more expensive, the door of Barcelona could close<\/strong> definitively for the Spanish international.<\/p>

Ademola Lookman, a realistic and affordable alternative for Barcelona<\/h2>
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Ademola Lookman player of Atalanta<\/strong><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Faced with this scenario, Bar\u00e7a has already activated its Plan B<\/strong>. As has transpired in recent hours, the sports management has set its sights on Ademola Lookman<\/a><\/strong>, striker of Atalanta and one of the revelations of Serie A.<\/p>

The 27-year-old Nigerian, who can play on both wings and as a second striker<\/strong>, has requested to leave the Italian club after tensions with the coach, which could facilitate his transfer for a figure close to 35 million euros, much lower than the valuation of Nico Williams<\/strong>.<\/p>

The versatility, international experience and lower cost of Lookman make him an attractive option for Bar\u00e7a<\/strong>, which needs to strengthen the left wing without last-minute “setbacks” and without jeopardizing its financial stability.<\/p>

For this reason, the azulgrana club has already initiated contacts and the African attacker could become the main candidate to reinforce the winger<\/strong> if the operation for Nico Williams<\/strong> fails.<\/p>

The economic context and the roadmap of Deco and Hansi Flick<\/h2>
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Hansi Flick and Deco, in the Ciutat Esportiva<\/strong><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

The economic situation of Bar\u00e7a<\/strong> forces to prioritize financial viability in each market movement. And, for the moment, given the lack of agreement for Nico Williams<\/strong> and the impossibility of competing with offers from the Premier or the Bundesliga, Deco<\/a> and Flick have opted for a profile of proven but accessible player<\/strong>.<\/p>

The objective is still to provide the team with greater offensive depth and quality alternatives for a game model that demands unbalanced wingers<\/strong>, but always under the premise of sustainability, reinforcing the squad but without mortgaging the future of the club.<\/p>

Statistics of Nico Williams in the 2024-2025 season<\/h2>

Nico Williams<\/strong> has consolidated his role as one of the most decisive wingers in LaLiga during the 2024-2025 season with Athletic Club. Below, we review his complete statistics: matches, goals, assists and minutes played<\/strong>.<\/p>
Competition<\/th> \t\t\tMatches<\/th> \t\t\tGoals<\/th> \t\t\tAssists<\/th> \t\t\tMinutes<\/th> \t\t<\/tr><\/thead>
LaLiga<\/td> \t\t\t28<\/td> \t\t\t5<\/td> \t\t\t5<\/td> \t\t\t1919<\/td> \t\t<\/tr>
Europa League<\/td> \t\t\t13<\/td> \t\t\t5<\/td> \t\t\t2<\/td> \t\t\t955<\/td> \t\t<\/tr>
Copa del Rey<\/td> \t\t\t2<\/td> \t\t\t1<\/td> \t\t\t0<\/td> \t\t\t120<\/td> \t\t<\/tr>
Supercopa Espa\u00f1a<\/td> \t\t\t1<\/td> \t\t\t0<\/td> \t\t\t0<\/td> \t\t\t27<\/td> \t\t<\/tr>
Total<\/th> \t\t\t44<\/th> \t\t\t11<\/th> \t\t\t7<\/th> \t\t\t3021<\/th> \t\t<\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>

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