Barcelona’s ongoing transfer pursuit of Athletic Club star Nico Williams continues to be hit by controversy from all sides.The Catalan giants opted to renew their previous transfer interest in the

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.