Barcelona turn attention to Premier League In-form Star as they hunt world-class alternative to Nico Williams
Barcelona failed to sign Nico Williams from Athletic Club last summer and now appear to be turning their attention to signing the Liverpool superstar.
The Catalan giants have been reborn under Hansi Flick and managed to completely nullify Kylian Mbappe’s influence in the recent El Clasico. Barça are on the right track under the German side, but it is too early to say they are back.
Nico Williams is no longer Barcelona’s first choice. They have become a much bigger counter-attacking team, with their high-line defense tactics. If Barca continue to improve, they will become an attractive proposition again, especially if they can secure another La Liga title.
Barcelona president Juan Laporta is believed to be setting the stage for a surprise move for Liverpool’s Mo Salah at the end of the season (Sport).
The King of Egypt will turn 33 before the start of the 2025/26 season, but there is no doubt he will have an impact on the game.
Salah has scored nine goals and provided nine assists this season. He added two more assists to take his tally to nine goals on Tuesday.
His age is obviously a factor in the likelihood of a move, but the fact that if he arrives as a free agent means the price of his services could be very favorable compared to a move for Williams.
