Hansi Flick is pressing Barcelona to finalize the acquisition of Neco Williams. He wants to ensure that Barcelona does not overlook the Athletic Bilbao star, especially now that Dani Olmo’s transfer is nearly complete. The 22-year-old winger is crucial as Barcelona lacks a player to complete their left-wing attacking trio.
Although Barcelona has other options, Neco Williams is currently the most pressing and convincing choice. The terms of his contract have been agreed upon, and it’s anticipated that only final details remain to be settled.
The main obstacle is the 58 million euros required to activate his release clause. To cover this, Barcelona needs additional funds. Flick hopes that Joan Laporta and Deco will secure the necessary amount by selling players like Rafinha Diaz.
Barcelona has already transferred Julian Araujo to Bournemouth and will also gain from a 20% share of any future sale of Jean-Clair Todibo to West Ham United. However, this isn’t enough. Consequently, there is pressure to sell Rafinha Diaz, who, though significant under Xavi Hernandez, does not fit into Flick’s plans.
According to *El Nacional*, Flick is eager to offload Rafinha quickly, viewing him as a key piece to move to facilitate Williams’ signing. Laporta is tasked with finding a buyer for the 27-year-old, hoping to generate substantial revenue.
Additionally, Vitor Roque, who was initially favored by Deco, is also on the verge of leaving. His performance has been underwhelming, leading to disappointment and a decision that his investment was not worthwhile. His continued lackluster performance in pre-season means he will likely depart soon.
Once Barcelona successfully completes the sales of Rafinha and Vitor Roque, which are expected to bring in over 80 million euros, Laporta and Deco should be able to proceed with signing Neco Williams.
