Espanyol are refusing to give up in their battle to keep youngster Enric Saborit from Athletic Bilbao.

The 15 year-old is expected to join Bilbao, however the move has brought condemnation from former coaches unhappy with the club's decision to raid a rival's academy for a young talent.

Espanyol, meanwhile, have met with Saborit's father and remain hopeful the young midfielder will decide to stay in Barcelona.