BREAKING: FCBarcelona WILL NOT CONSIDER bids BELOW €70M for Fermin Lopez

Chelsea has been advised to improve their bid for Fermin Lopez after their recent offer for the Barcelona midfielder. Barcelona has stated that they will only consider a transfer if the fee is at least €70 million (£59 million/$76 million) and if Fermin requests a transfer. Chelsea is currently willing to offer €50 million (£43 million/$58 million) and has given Fermin a 48-hour deadline to decide on joining the club.

Head Coach Hansi Flick regards Fermin as an integral part of his plans for the team, especially following the midfielder’s impressive performances in the latter stages of last season, which were pivotal in helping Barcelona clinch the league title. With Fermin under contract until 2029, Barcelona feels secure and confident during negotiations and is under no immediate pressure to sell. Meanwhile, Chelsea continues to be among the most aggressive spenders in the European transfer market, having already invested nearly €280 million (£235 million/$305 million) in 18 players this summer alone.

Chelsea’s aggressive recruitment strategy has included the additions of players like Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens, Jorrel Hato, Liam Delap, and Estevao Willian, effectively balancing their budget by offloading several players. The club is now laser-focused on securing Fermin’s signature, with executives at Stamford Bridge ready to put Barcelona’s resolve to the test. Fermin’s recent extension of his contract until 2029 has further solidified Barcelona’s negotiating power.

For Chelsea to have any significant chance of landing Fermin, they will need to seriously consider whether to meet Barcelona’s €70 million asking price. At this moment, Barcelona appears calm and is operating under the expectation that Fermin will remain with the club unless they receive a remarkable offer. After sitting on the bench during Barcelona’s thrilling 3-2 comeback victory against Levante, Fermin is now eager to make his mark in the upcoming match against Rayo Vallecano, showcasing his skills and demonstrating why he is such a coveted asset in the market.