Chelsea are considering moving in for Barcelona’s young attacker Fermin Lopez. The player is also on Manchester United’s radar.
Fermin Lopez enjoyed a stellar breakthrough season in the Catalan capital last season. The attacking midfielder scored 8 goals and provided 8 assists for Hansi Flick’s side, helping them achieve the domestic double of La Liga and Copa del Rey.
Who is interested in Lopez?
The amazing performances were certainly going to attract attention over the summer, and several suitors have emerged to sign the 22-year-old Barcelona player. Chelsea’s rivals, Manchester United, are reportedly also keen on securing the services of Fermin Lopez.
Teams from the cash-rich Saudi Pro League are seemingly also keen on the attacker. However, it is understood from credible sources that Lopez is currently focused on keeping his feet in Europe.
Barcelona’s finances
Although Lopez fits into the long-term project underway at Barcelona, the club’s financial situation is rather delicate. A suitable transfer offer might massively tempt the Catalan giants to sanction a sale.
Chelsea seems persuasive about their approach and could be lining up a bid in the region of €60 million for Fermin Lopez. Despite making several recruitments over the summer, Chelsea can afford to make the signing of Lopez.
Enzo Maresca’s side have been busy in the transfer market. Players like Noni Madueke, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Djordje Petrovic, Marcus Bettinelli, Joao Felix, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Lesley Ugochukwu, Bashir Humphrey and Ishe Samuels-Smith have all been shown the exit door at the club.
More noteworthy departures are expected in the near future. Christopher Nkunku, David Datro Fofana, Raheem Sterling, Carney Chukwuemeka, Axel Disasi, Ben Chilwell and Trevoh Chalobah will soon be joining the previous lot to ease up the roster at Chelsea.
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The signing of Fermin Lopez also demonstrates Chelsea’s commitment to signing young players under the new ownership structure. The club has laid emphasis on recruiting young players who are a part of a long-term project at the west London club.
A move to the Premier League could be the ideal destination for Fermin Lopez to prosper further in his career. It remains to be seen if Chelsea are able to keep their noses in front for the signing of the midfielder, with stiff competition approaching.