US EditionFermin Lopez to Newcastle United Transfer Twist as £34.6m Offer 'Submitted'
Chelsea values Fermin Lopez as a key creative asset, offering €40 million amid Barcelona's €90 million demand and a tight three-day transfer deadline.
- Chelsea submitted a formal £40 million proposal this afternoon to Barcelona to sign 22-year-old midfielder Fermín López before the transfer window closes.
- This bid follows Chelsea's intent to strengthen their squad amid strong Premier League competition and comes as Barcelona seek closer to £78 million for López.
- Barcelona's coach Hansi Flick expressed a desire to keep Fermín, noting his crucial role and that he 'lives for Bara', though he acknowledged uncertainty about the transfer outcome.
- Chelsea awaits Barcelona’s response after their official proposal, while Newcastle also shows interest but recently signed Nick Woltemade for a club-record fee, making their pursuit less certain.
- The outcome of Chelsea's offer could influence Barcelona's financial flexibility as the transfer deadline on Monday approaches, with Fermín's own interest likely key to any move.
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With less than 48 hours left until the summer transfer window closes, uncertainty remains surrounding the future of Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez, amid serious interest from Chelsea, who entered direct negotiations with the player over the past week...
Chelsea submit £34.5m bid to sign midfielder after Alejandro Garnacho transfer
Chelsea are pushing to sign Fermin Lopez from Barcelona before Monday’s transfer deadline (Getty) Chelsea have submitted a €40 million (£34.5m) bid to sign Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez, according to reports. Enzo Maresca’s side completed a £40m deal to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United on Saturday but are still looking to bolster the squad before Monday’s transfer deadline. Chelsea have been in contact with Fermin’s agents to g…
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