Hugo Alavrez was delighted scoring for Celta Vigo in victory over Athletic Bilbao last night. The result has Celta closer to LaLiga safety. Alvarez, who rejected approaches from Barcelona and Real Madrid last year, said: "I am very happy.
Athletic Club winger Nico Williams is undoubtedly one of the most exciting talents in Europe currently, and the 21-year-old is likely to attract interest this summer, despite renewing his deal late last year.
Barcelona may or may not be able to make a star signing this summer, but somebody at the club is making it clear they want to. After it emerged that Athletic Club’s Nico Williams was their top target to strengthen the attack, further details have come to light.
Celta Vigo coach Claudio Giraldez was delighted with their 2-1 win against Athletic Bilbao. Williot Swedberg and Hugo Alvarez struck for Celta on Wednesday night.
Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde defended his selection for defeat to Celta Vigo. Valerde shook up his line-up - including goalkeeper - for the 21 defeat.
Barcelona are confident that they can persuade Athletic Club winger Nico Williams to sign for them this summer, despite the 21-year-old declaring that he would be in the Basque Country for ‘many more years’ after they won the Copa del Rey final.
Among the most perplexing storylines in La Liga in 2023-24, quite exactly how a Las Palmas team who were so reliable up until a few months ago have conspired to record the season’s longest losing streak has to be right up there.
Barcelona will have to make sales this summer, it’s a line that has been repeated often all season, but now that the summer is just weeks away, the reality of the situation is less simple than that.
Athletic Club had no game on Monday night, but they did see over 30,000 fans flock to San Mames to see one man – Iker Muniain. The 32-year-old, who recently announced his exit from Athletic, let all of the tears out in his official homage from the club, ending two decades of Muniain at the club.
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez reportedly was not on board with the signing of Joao Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid last summer, and he will again be against it this time round.
Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez was happy with victory over Real Sociedad. The 2-0 win on Monday keeps Barca alive for a second place finish. Inigo said afterwards: "There is still a lot ahead.
Over the last week Barcelona’s interest in bringing back Xavi Simons from Paris Saint-Germain has become public knowledge. The Dutch playmaker has spent this season on loan at RB Leipzig, but looks set to leave PSG again this summer either on loan or on a permanent transfer, with Barcelona pursuing the former.
Over the past week, Paris Saint-Germain loanee Xavi Simons has emerged as a candidate to join Barcelona this summer, heading back to the club that saw him through his formative years.
Barcelona are very interested in a summer move for Athletic Club’s Nico Williams, who they’ve identified as a top target for the upcoming transfer window.
In recent weeks, Barcelona have been heavily linked with a move for Dani Olmo – something that they are very familiar with, given that he came through La Masia, before leaving for Dinamo Zagreb in 2015.
Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde was happy with their spirit for their 2-2 draw with Osasuna. Iaki Williams and an Asier Villalibre goal in stoppage time earned the point after Osasuna had jumped 2-0 ahead.
Barcelona’s primary goal for the coming weeks and months is to return to La Liga’s 1:1 rule, which would allow them to sign players this summer without any financial restrictions.
Barcelona are open to a shock sale this summer with Raphinha potentially offloaded. La Blaugrana are planning changes ahead of the 2024/25 season with Xavi Hernandez looking to raise transfer funds via player sales.
Barcelona will look to get Athletic Club's Nico Williams to improve their attacking depth. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Barcelona are tracking Porto winger Pepe. Mundo Deportivo says Brazilian winger Pep, 27, is an option for Barcelona. Porto signed him from Grmio in the summer of 2021.
Ernesto Valverde insists he's committed to Athletic Bilbao. The Spanish coach is being linked with Bayern Munich and Porto. But Valverde said today: "I take it calmly, my priority has always been Athletic." Valverde is also helping for Jose Luis Mendilibar after reaching the Europa Conference League final with Olympiakos.
Barcelona have made Nico Williams their top offensive priority for the upcoming summer transfer window. The Athletic Club winger is sure to be in high demand after a brilliant season in Bilbao, and his release clause will be key.
Barcelona are determined to bring in a new winger this summer but Athletic Club star Nico Williams is not an option. Williams has been linked as a long term option for La Blaugrana but his immediate future is in Bilbao.
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