After last summer’s rejection, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta is now ready to give Nico Williams another shot. According to Mundo Deportivo, a recent meeting between the Athletic Bilbao winger’s agent and Barça sporting director Deco has reignited the Catalan club’s interest.

Real Madrid have reportedly opted out of the race for Nico Williams this summer due to Vinícius Júnior’s contract negotiations.

With Nico Williams giving full priority to FC Barcelona, Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde are heating up the €58 million signing. Nico Williams has been a target for FC Barcelona since last season, when the winger ultimately chose to extend his contract with Athletic Bilbao,

The main summer transfer window has officially reopened with the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool set to finalise some big deals. Arsenal, who are confident of signing Martin Zubimendi despite reported interest from Real Madrid,

Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams is hopeful of joining Barcelona this summer. The attacker resisted an attempt from Barca this time last year, instead signing a new contract with Athletic. However, his stand has now changed.

Arsenal finished second in the Premier League in each of the last three seasons and are looking for the missing pieces of the puzzle as they aim to go one better next term

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.

Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams has told Bayern Munich he is ‘very open’ to joining them this summer, according to reports in Germany. Arsenal and Chelsea have Williams on their shortlist for the summer transfer window with both Premier League clubs wanting to strengthen in wide areas.