Athletic Club have confirmed they met with LaLiga to question Barcelona's ability to sign players within the league's financial fair play rules amid the Catalan side's ongoing pursuit of Nico Williams.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has hit out at Athletic Club amid speculation the Basque outfit could try to block their pursuit of Nico Williams.An agreement over personal terms between Barcelona and Williams has been struck,

Athletic Bilbao confirmed they have held talks with LaLiga regarding Barcelona’s finances and ability to register new players amid the Catalan club’s attempts to sign Nico Williams. Barca have made no secret of their desire to sign Spain winger Williams, who has a €50 million release clause.