Published 17:06 IST, August 12th 2024
Bayern Munich Star Emerges As Shock Candidate For Barcelona As An Alternative To Nico Williams
Barcelona's strategy to sign Nico Williams hasn't gone to plan and the club are now looking at alternatives and have their eyes set on Bayern Munich star.
Barcelona have been handed a big blow in the summer transfer window as their top target in Nico Williams looks like he's staying put at Athletic Bilbao. Barcelona president Joan Laporta had made it clear that Nico Williams was a priority for the club this summer but no breakthrough was made in a deal to sign Spain's Euro 2024 sensation.
As Nico Williams deal looks more and more distant, Barcelona are in desperate need of a top quality winger and their new manager Hansi Flick has identified Bayern Munich star winger as an ideal alternative.
Barcelona in for Bayern Munich star
As Barcelona look likely to miss out on Nico Williams, the club has now turned their attention to the signing of star French winger Kingsley Coman from Bayern Munich.
Kingsley Coman has been one of the prominent names in Bayern Munich attack over the last decade and is a viable option for Barcelona to address their issues in the position.
The report comes from Fabrizio Romano as he reveals that the Catalan club are discussing Nico Williams' alternative internally and Kingsley Coman is in their shortlist.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Kingsley Coman can leave the club this summer on an initial loan but his salary demands are expected to be high.
Coman has already worked with Hansi Flick in the past and won the treble with the German manager back when he was in charge of Bayern Munich in 2020. Coman scored the winning goal in the Champions League final for Bayern Munich against PSG back in 2020.
Given Hansi Flick's intent to play a more direct brand of football with Barcelona heading into the new season, the signing of Coman emerges as a really viable option.
Updated 17:06 IST, August 12th 2024