Barcelona could sell Fermin Lopez before the summer transfer window ends on Monday evening, in which the 22-year-old has attracted strong speculation in recent weeks. Chelsea presented an offer to the Catalans earlier this week, and although it did not match their appreciation, there is a chance that an agreement will be reached.
Barcelona would like € 70 million for Fermin, whose sales would enable the club to solve their registration problems – and possibly to include a late signature. Chelsea opened with € 50 million during conversations, and although that was rejected, the Premier League side was not deterred.
According to the sport, Chelsea is willing to increase their offer for Fermin, although it is not specified whether they are willing to match the asking price of € 70 million set by Barcelona.
It has been reported that Chelsea is willing to go to the utmost to bring Fermin to Stamford Bridge, so it would be no surprise if they ultimately correspond to the asking price that Barcelona has set. But for now it is still to clarify whether they have done it now.
But even if Chelsea and Barcelona match, it is far from certain that a transfer will be completed. According to the report, Fermin's priority is to stay as a member of the team of Hansi Flick, who would also welcome the head coach.
It will be very interesting to see how the situation with Fermin unfolds in the run -up to Monday's deadline. Barcelona is more than happy to keep his services, although a sale would also be favorable – and if he left, no replacement would be signed, given that Flick Al Dani Olmo, Gavi, DRO and Guille Fernandez has attacking midfield options, while Raphinha can also play there if necessary.