A common issue that large clubs in Europe often face is an undeniable fact: having a significant amount of talent in their roster, there can arise a situation where a high-level player is experiencing a significant shortage of playing minutes to the detriment of another talent that the coach chooses to field based on their sporting project.
One of these cases is undoubtedly that of FC Barcelona with Fermín López. The El Campillo native could easily be a starter in any other team, being one of the best midfielders of the moment. However, he is limited in playing opportunities at the Blaugrana team due to the presence of two other great assets in his usual attacking midfield position: Pedri González and Dani Olmo.
In this situation, it is not surprising that rumors start to emerge about a possible exit of this player from the team, although Hansi Flick always seeks to give him more participation in his tactical scheme whenever possible. In this regard, the website 'El Nacional.cat' has reported that a team would be interested in acquiring the services of Fermín López if Barcelona is willing to sell him.
The 'top' Premier League team willing to make a proposal for Fermín López
According to the aforementioned source, Chelsea would be interested in acquiring the services of Fermín López and would have presented an initial offer of approximately €30 million for the 21-year-old midfielder from Huelva.
However, Barcelona would have promptly rejected this proposal, arguing that Fermín López is an important asset in the Blaugrana squad. Therefore, they will not enter negotiations for less than €60 million, a figure that doubles the initial offer and aligns more with his market value according to 'Transfermarkt' (€50 million).
Would the London-based team match this price?
It remains to be seen whether Chelsea or another team will ultimately risk presenting an offer of €60 million for Fermín López, a player who has proven to be vital for FC Barcelona's aspirations. After an impeccable 2023-24 season, where he finished as one of the top scorers of the Blaugrana team with 11 goals, the Huelva-born player has earned an important place in the Catalan squad, and it will be interesting to follow his evolution in the transfer market.