La Liga powerhouse, Barcelona are reportedly in hot pursuit of Spain’s UEFA Euro 2024 star Nico WilliamsThe signing of the forward has continued to gain momentum, especially after Real Madrid signed Kylian MbappeBrazil's Rivaldo Ferreira, has explained why the signing of the Athletic Club star will not be enough to challenge Real MadridDiscussions about Barcelona potentially signing Nico Williams are increasingly gaining attention. The momentum around a potential transfer for the Athletic Club forward has also been bolstered by Real Madrid's acquisition of Kylian Mbappe. Nico Williams of Spain celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 final match between Spain and England at the Olympiastadion on July 14, 2024. The Brazilian football icon acknowledged that while signing Williams would be a significant boost for the club, Barcelona may still need additional players to match their arch-rivals, Real Madrid. Given Barcelona's financial constraints, activating the release clause for Williams seems to be their best option to secure the young talent.

Source: The Star July 20, 2024 14:16 UTC