The prospect of a large sale is still looming about Hansi Flick's Barcelona team in the last week of the summer transfer window. The German manager has stated that he no longer wants to lose from his players, because he has already been robbed of starting defender Inigo Martinez, but perhaps weakens his team further.
That possibility runs through the spirit of Fermin Lopez. The Blaugrana has already advertised its name as a potential sale for several months, and Chelsea has reportedly shown interest in Lopez, in the midst of conflicting reports about a move for the 22-year-old.
Lopez, who had enjoyed his days off this week on the Balaerian Islands, is seriously considering Chelsea's offer. That is the information from Cadena Cope, where Helena Cale Edo explained that the Blaugrana tried to get in touch with Lopez on Tuesday, but received no response from the Spain star. Their attitude is that they will only punish a sale for the right offer and if Fermin should ask to leave the club.
Chelsea was apparently prepared to spend € 50 million on Fermin, but Barcelona would only consider an exit for Lopez if the offer was € 70 million or higher. The blues in theory would more than double his salary if he moved to London and could be planned for a greater role. Lopez spoke with Flick before he spent the game on the couch against Levante during the weekend, and looked even more disappointed not to get to the field.
Last Friday, Flick stated that he did not want to lose Fermin and that he was very happy with his attacking midfielder. In the meantime, Lopez responded only two weeks ago to interest from Manchester United and Chelsea and said he wanted to stay in the club. It seems that the situation is moving.