Ship has sailed: Barcelona finally pull the plug on the pursuit of top attacking target | OneFootball

It was reported last night that Nico Williams has set a deadline to decide his future amid interest from a host of clubs across Europe.

Barcelona are one of the many clubs that have continued to show interest in the Spanish international, who is regarded as one of the best wingers in La Liga.

Barcelona no longer interested in Nico Williams

However, after months of speculation and long-standing interest, Barcelona have decided to pull the plug on their pursuit of Williams, reports Catalunya Radio.

Despite being a top target for the club in recent windows and even receiving the green light from new manager Hansi Flick, the Blaugrana have now ruled out a move for the Athletic Club forward this summer.

The report states that Nico Williams is no longer on Barcelona’s list of potential signings, with the club believing that the ship has sailed.

Nico Williams is no longer a target for Barcelona (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

In addition to ending their interest in Nico, Barcelona have also decided not to pursue a new number nine this summer.

It’s a strong indication that the club’s transfer strategy will be much more conservative than previously anticipated, likely influenced by financial constraints and a growing belief in the current squad’s depth and young talent.

Indeed, the club appear to have full faith in Robert Lewandowski to spearhead the Barcelona frontline for yet another season, while Ferran Torres hasn’t done badly either.

Although the club remain open to market opportunities such as the one revolving around Victor Osimhen, coach Hansi Flick largely feels that he might not require a striker until 2026.

This is quite significant from Barcelona’s end, though it will be interesting to see whether or not the club’s stance shifts as we near the summer transfer window.