The end of the season is approaching and in all serious clubs, the plans for the summer transfer window have been largely shriveled, only small finesse remain to be prepared.It is the same in Barcelona, which solved the number one problem, convinced Xavi to stay as coach for another year, so now it’s time to organize and strengthen the playing staff.One of the central themes in the Catalan club’s plans is: sell Raphinha and use that money to buy Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao! In Barcelona’s attacking line, two of the three spots for the next season are filled: Lamine Yamal is untouchable on the right side, while Robert Lewandowski is also cemented in the striker spot.##NAJAVA_MECA_8094772##Although Barça are not satisfied with the performances that Raphinha provides on the left flank, to which he was reassigned when it was realized that Yamal was the “golden child” for the club’s bright future, it is believed that the team would need a player who is more potent, more lethal in the one-on-one game. In terms of numbers, Raphinha has had a solid season: nine goals and 12 assists in 35 games, but at the Nou Camp they believe they need someone who can do more.Considering the financial situation, Barcelona will operate according to the “you eat what you catch” principle this summer as well. That is, they will be able to spend as much money as they earn from the sale of players. For Raphinha, it should not be a problem to find an interested club, and for Nico Williams, it is necessary to set aside 50,000,000 euros, which is the buyout clause in his contract with the Basque club.Choose one: Nico Williams or Raphinha. 🇪🇸🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/VNLBLbs9lg— BarçaTimes (@BarcaTimes) May 12, 2024 Although Williams is madly in love with Bilbao, his dream of playing in the Champions League with the club has not come true, and the clock is ticking. That is why, as Catalan Sport writes, he is in the mood to move to Barcelona this summer. There are other clubs interested in him, but Nico does not want to go anywhere outside of Spain for now, and Nou Camp seems like the most tempting destination for him.The younger brother of Inaki Williams is 21 years old and has great statistics: this season, he scored seven goals with 16 assists in 34 games for the Copa del Rey winners.
