Athletic Club manager Ernesto Valverde has placed Mikel Arteta among the elite of European coaches as his side prepare to face Arsenal in their Champions League opener at San Mames.
Athletic Club defender Yeray Alvarez has been banned for 10 months after testing positive for a banned substance following a Europa League match against Manchester United in May.
Athletic Club have formally approached LaLiga to seek clarification on FC Barcelona's ability to sign players under the league's financial fair play regulations, with winger Nico Williams at the center of the inquiry.
LaLiga champions Barcelona capped their season with a commanding 3-0 win over Athletic Club, cementing a four-point lead over rivals Real Madrid with their seventh victory in eight league matches.
Federico Valverde's breathtaking volley in the dying moments clinched a 1-0 win for Real Madrid against Athletic Club, keeping their La Liga title hopes alive at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
Spain winger Nico Williams has spilt the beans on his decision to snub reported potential moves to Barcelona and Arsenal in favour of remaining with Athletic Bilbao.