Barcelona are closing in on a deal to bring Nico Williams to the club this summer from rivals Athletic Club.The Catalan giants have renewed their interest in the Spain international after failing to

Athletic Club have confirmed they have met with La Liga to challenge Barcelona’s plans to sign winger Nico Williams. It was reported earlier this week that Athletic planned to complain to La Liga and accuse Barcelona of lacking the financial strength needed to finalise a €62 million ($72.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said the club are "prepared" to meet Nico Williams' €58 million ($67.8m) release clause despite Athletic Club's complaints over their spending power.