Fermin Lopez could open the doors to join Chelsea should Barcelona choose to sell him, with a price of over €70 million being mentioned for the attacker.
According to Marca, Fermin Lopez might be opening up to the idea of joining Chelsea after talks with Enzo Maresca. The attacker could reluctantly leave Barcelona owing to their need to probably sell the sensation, with the Catalans reportedly demanding over €70 million.
Chelsea’s interest in Fermin Lopez piqued over the last few days as the club are looking to bring in some attacking talent before the window shuts. The Barcelona sensation’s name emerged on their list as some doubts are creeping in about their move for RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons.
Tottenham are pondering hijacking Chelsea’s move for Simons, and it’s no coincidence that the Blues are focusing on Lopez at the moment. The London outfit appears to be serious about landing the Barcelona star, with some details emerging in the backdrop of their chase.
As per Cope, Enzo Maresca has already had conversations with the player on a couple of occasions, and he seems to be open to the idea of joining the Blues. Barcelona might be open to a sale, but they are demanding a fee in excess of €70 million for the attacking sensation.
Whether Chelsea are willing to pay as much remains the question after reports of a €50 million bid appeared earlier in the week. The Blues are aware of Barcelona’s position with their finances, and could negotiate a price that suits all parties concerned.
Why are Barcelona selling Fermin Lopez?
Lopez certainly did not want to leave Barcelona, as it is his dream to play and flourish for this club. However, the financial situation on the Spanish side may force their hand into selling one of the big assets like the €70 million-rated Barcelona sensation, as they are currently struggling to register summer signings like Marcus Rashford and Joan Garcia.
Should Chelsea come to an agreement and pay close to the sum Barcelona are demanding, they could solve their current issue with the sale of Lopez. However, a final decision from the player is yet to arrive, with Chelsea reportedly handing Lopez a deadline to make his decision on the move.