Barcelona Turns Attention to Rafael Leao as Alternative to Nico Williams

In a surprising twist, Barcelona has reportedly set its sights on Portugal international Rafael Leao as a potential replacement for Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams. The Catalan club had been heavily linked with Williams, but it appears that the 20-year-old winger has decided to stay with his current team.

According to Spanish publication El Nacional, Barcelona has identified Leao as a solution to their left-wing issues. The Portuguese winger, who plays for AC Milan, is a national teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo and has been impressing in Serie A. Barcelona believes that an offer of €80 million will be enough to secure Leao’s signature, a fee significantly higher than the €58 million clause needed to sign Williams from Athletic Bilbao.

The news comes as a surprise, given Barcelona’s previous interest in Williams. However, it seems that the club has moved on and is now focusing on Leao as a potential solution to their attacking woes. With the transfer window set to open in the coming weeks, fans will be eagerly awaiting developments on this story.

Will Barcelona be able to secure Leao’s signature and bolster their attack with the Portuguese winger? Only time will tell.