Chelsea were keen on signing Fermin Lopez from Barcelona during the summer transfer window, and they remain interested in him.
Chelsea failed with a £36 million bid to sign 22-year-old Barcelona playmaker Fermin Lopez, but they are expected to return for him in January. However, a report by Football Insider has claimed that the youngster is committed to his boyhood club and that he does not wish to leave them anytime soon. The development will come as a blow for Chelsea.
Chelsea could use another quality playmaker who can open up opportunities in the final third and create more goalscoring opportunities. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. The Blues have put together a talented team, but they need more quality if they want to win major trophies. Someone like Lopez would be a superb long-term investment.
The highly-rated attacking midfielder has the technical attributes to develop into a top-class player. However, it seems highly unlikely that Fermin Lopez will move to West London during the January transfer window. The Spaniard is an important player for Barcelona, and he will want to win major trophies with them. Leaving there midway through the season is not going to appeal to him, having remained committed in the summer.
Chelsea need to raise their offer for Lopez
Meanwhile, Fermin Lopez has a contract with Barcelona until 2029, and Chelsea need to increase their offer to £40 million to stand any chance of convincing Barcelona. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
Lopez is a young player with a lot of potential, and he could develop into a star for Chelsea in the long run. The Spanish international has the technical attributes to do well in the Premier League, and he could transform Chelsea going forward if he joins the club.
Barcelona are going through financial difficulties right now, and it would be quite interesting to see what happens if they agree to sell Lopez against his wishes. The 22-year-old Spaniard would then have to consider a move to the Premier League in the summer. They are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to join them might not be such a bad idea.