Firstly, regarding FFP, Athletic has reportedly lodged a complaint with La Liga, questioning Barcelona’s ability to afford the transfer and register Williams under the “1:1 spending rule.” While Barcelona’s financial woes are well-documented, it is La Liga’s prerogative, not Athletic’s, to audit and enforce FFP regulations.

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.

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.