Barça are currently working on financial terms to get deal done with Athletic. This is bad news for Bayern Munich, but not unexpected. Williams has been rumored to want to play for FC Barcelona for a long time,

Despite Premier League sides being among his admirers, Barcelona and Bayern Munich are emerging as more plausible destinations if Nico Williams leaves Athletic Club. Arsenal and Chelsea have somewhat cooled their pursuit, and that increases the chances of others in the frame stepping up their interest.