Athletic Club are planning to fly Nico Williams to Germany for the pre-season finale

Athletic Club they are considering a bold pre-season call Nico Williams.

The Basque giants are increasingly confident they have held off Barcelona's sustained push to sign the Spain international this summer.

Despite major links with Catalonia, the path has gone cold since the start of August, with Williams now back in training in Bilbao.

The 22-year-old also sent a message to Athletic Club fans as a firm indication of his plan to stay in the Basque Country for at least another 12 months.

Barcelona they will not give up the situation until the transfer window closes, but their chances continue to reduce.

According to the latest update from The world of sportsWilliams is now in group training, and the club are planning to fly to Germany for their final pre-season game.

Tomorrow they take on Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart, and Williams could play a role, ahead of their La Liga opener against Getafe on August 15.