Barcelona is delaying this deal, they are supposed to be done by this because the player get more hype after the just concluded EURO 2024. Many teams are targeting the player including Arsenal, but I think the player is interested in joining Barcelona especially as their partnership with Lamin Yamal in the EURO 2024 gives a better result.
If Barcelona is able to sign Niko Williams, it will be easier for the team and they will not be less competitive as we may think and they can challenge for the Laliga title alongside Real Madrid because these young players can do everything to win match as we have seen in the Euro 2024.
Of course Barcelona has to try to get a lot of money in order to bring Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao. Well, there are rumors from various sources on social media that Barcelona have to pursue the option of selling players in order to get the budget to bring in Nico Williams. For this reason, this recruitment will definitely last a long time because Barcelona is hampered by financial problems. Indeed, Nico Williams has shown the quality he has, especially since he is very suitable for a duet with Lamine Yamal.
We'll see if Hansi Flick will sell existing players like Raphinha who is rumored to be for sale. So, if Barcelona manages to get Nico Williams, of course Barcelona front line will get stronger and will be ready to play more aggressively this season. Hansi Flick is also a very good coach, of course he has a pretty effective way of preparing the squad for this transfer market.