Atletico Madrid is capitalizing on Barcelona’s focus on securing the Williams deal and is on the verge of signing this player, according to Sportglitz on July 12, 2024.
Currently, Barcelona is diligently preparing to enter the summer transfer market with the aim of significantly strengthening their squad. This comes after a challenging season where the Catalan team struggled. Supporters are hopeful that German coach Hansi Flick will restore Barcelona’s former glory and lead the team back to the success they have experienced in recent years.
As reported by the Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, it is well-known that Barcelona has prioritized signing Neco Williams in this transfer window. Sporting director Deco is in constant communication with Williams and his representatives to secure his signature as quickly as possible.
However, Mundo Deportivo added that while Barcelona is concentrating on Neco Williams, Atletico Madrid is seizing this opportunity to target Mikel Merino, another key player on Barcelona’s wishlist this summer. Diego Simeone has given the green light to the Atletico Madrid board to start negotiations with Real Sociedad for Merino.
The newspaper further explained that Mikel Merino is a primary target for Atletico’s midfield, and the club aims to take advantage of Barcelona’s distraction with the Williams deal to sign the Spanish midfielder. Now, Mikel Merino faces a decision since Barcelona has expressed its interest in him, but Atletico Madrid is ready to offer Real Sociedad the necessary funds to secure his transfer, just as they did with Robin Le Normand.
