Barcelona have made Nico Williams their top offensive priority for the upcoming summer transfer window. The Athletic Club winger is sure to be in high demand after a brilliant season in Bilbao, and his release clause will be key.

Recent reports have stated that Williams’ release clause is in fact closer to €60m than €50m, and a variety of Premier League sides including Aston Villa and Chelsea have been linked to the 21-year-old too. Following Athletic’s Copa del Rey victory, Williams did declare that he had ‘many more years’ at San Mames.

If Barcelona want him, they will have to pay up front for Williams, and will require major sales as well as a return to within their salary limit. If they can do so, a pivot remains their priority, but should they have any money available for other deals, then they will put what they can towards Williams, as per Sport. He is their number two priority this summer.

Xavi Hernandez is a fan of his, and the coaching staff intend to return to a more classic 4-3-3 formation next season, with Williams on the left and Lamine Yamal on the right.