La Liga president Javier Tebas has spoken out about Athletic Club’s complaints regarding Barcelona’s interest in Nico Williams. The Basques are unhappy that Barca are planning to activate his release clause as they think the Catalan giants are not within the 1:1 rule.

Tensions are rising fast between Athletic Club and Barcelona — and Nico Williams is right at the center of the storm. On Thursday, Athletic Bilbao dropped a scathing official statement in response to recent comments made by Barcelona sporting director Deco about their 21-year-old star,

Barcelona are keen to add Nico Williams to their ranks, but Athletic Bilbao have suggested the Blaugrana cannot afford to sign him.