Athletic Bilbao news

Barcelona's sporting director Deco has confirmed the club have been chasing the signature of Athletic Club's Nico Williams.

With his mural vandalised in Bilbao, a deeply hurt Nico Williams has informed Athletic Club that he wants to leave.

Despite deciding to sign Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao, Barcelona won’t be paying his release clause before July as part of a strategic financial move.

Former Barcelona and Real Madrid star Luis Figo has admitted that Nico Williams is "a gem and a bargain", wishing that he was as fast as the Spaniard.

Athletic Club want to block Barcelona's pursuit of Nico Williams as they aim to "defends its interests" with La Liga.

Joan Laporta says Barcelona have “nothing to hide” after Athletic Club urged La Liga to audit their finances over Nico Williams’ release clause.

La Liga president Javier Tebas warns Barcelona over the division's Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules as they continue their Nico Williams pursuit.

Raphinha has sung the praises of Barcelona transfer target Nico Williams, despite the pair potentially battling for a starting spot in the future.

Nico Williams warned Barcelona he would join Real Madrid if they didn’t act, forcing the Spanish champions to race for the winger’s signature.

Nico Williams’ long-anticipated transfer to Barcelona is now in serious doubt, with frustrations mounting. Despite the player's desire to join the five-time Champions League winners, ongoing issues around registration guarantees and financial constraints for the Catalan side are threatening to derail the deal for the Athletic Club winger altogether.

Barcelona are keen on signing a left-winger this season as Hansi Flick has demanded another starter on the left-side with plans to shift Raphinha to the No. 10 spot. They are fully invested in striking a deal for Nico Williams, however, their deal has now hit a snag and Liverpool winger Luis Diaz is re-emerging as an option for the Blaugrana.

Ferran Torres is eager to link up with Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal at Barcelona, believing the trio could be exciting under Hansi Flick.

Javier Tebas has once again sent a reminder that Barcelona cannot register Nico Williams, while also calling for Real Madrid to be sanctioned.