Nico Williams is, right now, Barça's top priority for the remainder of the transfer window. There is a full agreement for the Navarrese footballer to wear the culer jersey for the next six seasons, having turned down more significant offers. At 22 years old, the younger Williams has gone all in to play at Spotify Camp Nou, and it will happen sooner than desired.
Nico Williams: Imminent signing
In the last few hours, Miguel Ángel López, a transfer market specialist, has revealed that Laporta has everything ready to pay Nico's release clause. According to the aforementioned information, he plans to do so "next week," having to pay in full at LaLiga's headquarters 62 million euros (58 million euros plus CPI).
In this regard, his signing would be announced after July 1, with the intention that he starts preseason in a completely normal way. Barça is clear that it wants to spare him the ordeal of having to start preseason with Athletic Club.
Looking for a home in Barcelona
Miguel Ángel López hasn't stopped there, having added to his report that Nico Williams is already looking for a house in Barcelona.
Madrid-Barcelona has been able to confirm this information, with Nico focusing his search on the outskirts of the capital of Catalonia. Specifically, the area that most catches his attention is Castelldefels, Esplugues, or Gavà. He is following the advice of his good friend Lamine Yamal who, despite still being underage, is already living independently.
It won't be Barça's last move
Although a quiet summer was expected, Barça already knows they can operate normally, having returned to the 1:1 rule. That's why they want to fulfill all of Hansi Flick's wishes. Nico Williams's transfer will be the most important move of the entire window, but not the last.
In addition to departures, other arrivals are also expected. The idea is to keep strengthening the wings for the future, with the signings of Roony Bardghji (Copenhagen) and Cardoso Valera (Dinamo). The latter wouldn't arrive until next season, while the former would have a reserve team contract and would be involved with the first team.
Laporta doesn't want the work to pile up and plans to have everything ready before the start of next season. Flick has conveyed this wish to him on several occasions.