Barcelona president Joan Laporta made a public appearance today at the ‘Marxa Culer’ event during which he was asked about the club’s pursuit of Nico Williams by the media present.Having

Nico Williams is very close to taking a big step in his career and signing for FC Barcelona. This week, his agent met with Deco, the club's sports director, to discuss the possibility of the young winger joining the Blaugrana team. The talks seem to be progressing well, and everything indicates that the transfer could be finalized soon.

While Barcelona reaffirmed their interest, they made it clear they will only pursue a move for Williams if the finances are right. He has a release clause of €62 million ($71.6 million) but will also have to drop his wage demands to seal a move to Catalonia.

However, according to SPORT, there has been a fresh twist in the saga, with Williams' agent Felix Tainta travelling to Barcelona on Friday to meet with the Catalan team's sporting director Deco.

ARSENAL are looking ahead to a busy summer transfer window after another trophyless season. The Gunners have been tipped to sign Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga who is being priced at

Athletic Club have opened renewal talks with Nico Williams, offering big pay rise to keep him amid interest from Real Madrid, Barcelona and Arsenal.