Transfer talks: Barca has its eye on Nico Williams from Athletic Club

The summer transfer window is open in England and other European countries and there are many rumors circulating. Transfer Talk brings you the latest rumors, news, departures and of course completed deals!

TOP STORY: Barcelona linked with Nico Williams

Barcelona is one of the big clubs interested in the Athletic Club and Spain winger Nico Williamsreports Mundo Deportivo.

The 21-year-old is valued by various clubs across Europe, but the Barcelona is one of the companies most interested in carrying out a move.

Barca are particularly impressed by Williams’ ability to prevail in one-on-one situations, a trait he has consistently showcased at Euro 2024.

Williams impressed in the group stage victories against Croatia and Italy before becoming one of many players left out of the win against Albania.

He then scored his first goal involvements of the tournament in The Reds 4-1 victory in the round of 16 against Georgia, in which he Rodri for the midfielder’s equalizer and slid past Giorgi Gvelesiani before calmly finishing to score Spain’s third goal of the evening.

Nights like this cement a reputation that has already emerged this season: Williams has scored eight goals and provided 19 assists in 39 appearances in all competitions at club level.

Discussions about Williams and his future are likely to continue throughout the summer, but for now his focus will be on continuing to impress at the European Championships as Spain prepare for their quarter-final against hosts Germany.

Paper gossip

– Bayern Munich are keen to complete a deal for the Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise as soon as possible to avoid any risk of competition, reports Sky Sports Germany. Manchester United could be among those who could try to sign the 22-year-old. There are still some details to be sorted out between the clubs and the medical has been postponed until next week, but Olise wants to move to Bayern on a contract until 2029. The transfer fee is around 60 million euros including possible bonuses.

– Coach Pep Guardiola is interested in signing the centre-back from Everton Jarrad Branthwaite to Manchester City, reports The Sun, who add that this could damage Manchester United’s hopes of signing the 22-year-old. Added to this is the fact that the Toffees are no longer under pressure to offload players quickly after Ben Godfrey And Lewis Dobbin moved to Atalanta and Aston Villa.

– Barcelona has concrete interest in Hull City winger Jaden Philogene and have even submitted an official offer to the EFL Championship club, reports Florian PlettenbergThey have proposed a one-year loan, with the obligation to sign him for 20-23 million euros, depending on conditions such as the 22-year-old’s playing time.

– AC Milan happy to pay Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee40 million euro release clause but refuse to pay the 15 million euro his agent Kia Joorabchian is demanding in commission, reports Calciomercato. The 23-year-old has asked his entourage to wait until after the Euros to discuss his future, but Milan must reach an agreement with Joorabchian as they are aware of interest from Manchester United.

– Borussia Dortmund have overtaken Paris Saint-Germain in their efforts to sign the attacking midfielder from Lyon Rayan Cherkireports Foot Mercato. Nevertheless, PSG has not given up on signing the 20-year-old after previously accepting an offer of 15 million euros including bonuses.