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Javier Tebas confident Barcelona can complete Nico Williams transfer

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Barcelona have received the support of La Liga president Javier Tebas in their transfer pursuit of Athletic Club winger Nico Williams.

The Catalan giants have been heavily linked with a move for Williams ahead of the new season despite their financial issues.

Barcelona are continuing a policy of reducing the club’s wage bill to release funds and salary space to make an offer for Williams.

Athletic Club will not listen to offers which fall below Williams’ €58m release clause but the race for the 22-year-old is complicated.

Transfer expert Matteo Moretto believes Barcelona still need to complete a big money sale despite potentially being able to structure a payment over numerous years.

Tebas claimed the possibility of a deal is closer than before with Barcelona improving their fiscal picture.

“If they reach the 1:1 transfer level, they can do a deal. Barcelona’s effort to reduce their wage bill by more than €200m, and with other measures that have taken place, they can bring in a player like Nico Williams “, as per an interview with Diario Sport.

Tebas backed the idea of spreading the outlay over the course of his contract but a long term deal at Barcelona would add extra expense to a move.

No update will be made until next month with Williams set for an extended summer break after the final of Euro 2024.

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