While Fofana remains a talented asset with a contract running until 2029, Chelsea have reportedly indicated that they would be willing to sanction a permanent sale for a fee in the region of €30 million. However, the financial situation at Barcelona remains a hurdle. While Deco and the scouting department are collecting information on the player as a potential addition for the backline, the Catalan club would currently only consider the operation if it were structured as a loan deal featuring an option to buy at a later date.