Barcelona reconsider their transfer strategy this summer after they have been rejected by Nico Williams. The fact that Williams will stay in Athletic Club has a wrinkle effect, one that reaches north as Germany.
Now that Williams is no longer in their plans, Barcelona will focus their attention on two alternatives. Yet Barcelona was not the only side that Williams turned off, with Bayern Munich offered more money than the Catalans or athletics. Christian Falk has told Bayern Insider that the Bavarian Giants will now meet to discuss whether the new release clause from Williams is out of their reach – however, it would be a big surprise if the last Telenovela would accept a movement.
Falk had also reported that Luis Diaz and Bayern were in concrete discussions during a movement, in which Liverpool previously set his price tag at € 80-85 million. Director of Voetbal Max Eberl has even discussed figures with Diaz and his camp. Diaz is again the top priority of Barcelona, ​​because he was at the beginning of the summer, but there is now no certainty about his situation after the tragic death of Diogo Jota. It will probably take a while before Diaz or Liverpool discuss the issue because they clearly mourn the loss of a beloved teammate.
The issue for Barcelona is that Bayern's alternative also Manchester United is Vooruit Marcus Rashford. The International of England has informed United that he wants to leave and will get extensive vacation to resolve his future.
Rashford is Bayern's alternative for Diaz, explains Falk and fits on what the Bundesliga champions are looking for. Previously he was considered too expensive, but now they see him as a market opportunity.
United would rather introduce what they can do from the asking price of € 45 million for the 27-year-old, and if Bayern is interested in him, they can happen to that deal. Barcelona is more often looking for a loan with an option to buy, but would rely on Rashford that has a move to Catalonia, because United would only accept this as the last resort.