Barcelona have made a agency switch resolution over midfield star Fermin Lopez this summer season amid Premier League curiosity in him.
The 22-year-odl began simply 12 La Liga video games in 2024/25, however nonetheless managed to attain six league targets, as a rotation possibility for Hansi Flick’s treble winners.
That had reopened hypothesis he might depart the membership forward of the 2025/26 season with Chelsea rumoured to be monitoring him.
Enzo Maresca is trying to usher in a brand new face in midfield after the Blues secured a dramatic UEFA Champions League qualification place.
Chelsea drop €75m provide for Barcelona star
As per earlier experiences from El Chiringuito, Chelsea have been ready to open switch talks, with Diario Sport stating that they had made a €75m provide
The Blues have been trying to reap the benefits of the midfielder’s lack of motion, as he continues to play again as much as Dani Olmo in Hansi Flick’s plans, with Inter Milan additionally exhibiting curiosity in 2025.
Regardless of the rumours, Lopez has persistently rejected discuss of him trying to depart with the Huelva-born star additionally not too long ago signing a brand new long-term contract tying him to the membership till 2029.
Barca reject Nkunku participant swap for Lopez
A recent replace from Mundo Deportivo signifies Chelsea have been prepared to supply a participant change to attempt to change Barcelona’s stance.
France worldwide Christopher Nkunku has struggled all through his Chelsea profession with accidents and a drop in kind a significant situation for the previous RB Leipzig ahead.
Nevertheless, Flick is decided to not let Lopez slip away instead of Nkunku, as he values his versatility and objective risk, regardless of not being an everyday starter.
The overhanging uncertainty over Frenkie de Jong can also be a think about Lopez’s favour with Barcelona uncertain over the Dutchman’s intentions as his contract in Catalonia expires in 2026 with a renewal provide not activated at this stage.