This article was originally published on www.si.com as Revealed: The Barcelona ‘Message’ That Sparked Nico Williams’s Transfer U-Turn. Barcelona urged Nico Williams to cut ties with his agent this summer after growing frustrated in their dealings with his existing representative, a report has revealed.

MANCHESTER UNITED are in for a massive summer of transfers at Old Trafford! Barcelona are advancing on a deal to sign Marcus Rashford from the Red Devils, according to transfer guru David

It has been almost three decades since a player made a direct transfer from Real Madrid to Barcelona. Back in the summer of 1996, Luis Enrique let his contract run down at the Bernabeu so he could join Barcelona on a free transfer – a decision that left a bitter taste in the mouth of many Los Blancos supporters.

In a transfer window defined by dramatic twists and missed opportunities, Barcelona has finally reached a breakthrough in their pursuit of a left-wing reinforcement.

Nico Williams snubbed an offer from Barcelona earlier this summer as he decided to sign a fresh long-term contract with Athletic Club. The Spanish winger stunned the world when he announced that he had penned a 10-year deal with his boyhood club.

Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Fluminense youngster Riquelme Felipe. The Blaugrana recently recruited 19-year-old attacker Roony Bardghji from Danish side FC Copenhagen.

Barcelona reported to pre-season training this week to begin preparations for a highly anticipated 2025–26 season.