Athletic Bilbao have moved to secure midfield pair Fran Yeste and Gaizka Torquero to new contracts.

Only this week, Yeste pleaded with Bilbao management to open talks about extending his stay with the club.

And in the last 24 hours, Bilbao officials have met representatives of both players to begin laying the groundwork for new contracts.

Bilbao would like to tie up Yeste and Torquero before the New Year.