TRANSFERS: Atlético de Madrid and other clubs interested in Fermín López

Fermín López is one of the FC Barcelona players with more teams interested in signing him for the upcoming summer market. The 21-year-old footballer continues to increase his value, a determining factor for Barça's options to cash in on his transfer.

In LaLiga, the team most interested in the player from Huelva is Atlético de Madrid. The latest information points to Diego Simeone's interest in a midfielder he highly values and seeks to offer a project where he could be an undisputed starter, with a leading role in the 'rojiblanco' midfield.

Indeed, Atlético would be willing to make a significant offer, close to 50-60 million euros to convince Barça. However, the Azulgrana team does not see the departure of the player from Huelva this year as clear.

Fermín López's selling price: How much is FC Barcelona asking for?

In principle, Barça is not willing to negotiate the departure of the Spanish international for less than 70 'kilos'. His value on Transfermarkt already reaches 55 'kilos' and his contractual situation favors the interests of the Azulgrana team.

Fermín's release clause is €500M. The midfielder renewed his contract until June 30, 2029, last October and remains one of Hansi Flick's trusted men.

This season, the '16' has 5 goals and 9 assists in 37 matches (1,589 minutes). In recent weeks, the player from Huelva started in both Champions League knockout matches against Dortmund and in 4 of the last 5 La Liga matchdays.

In that sense, the Azulgrana team will only consider his departure if a high offer arrives and the player himself gives the 'ok' to his departure. López returned to Barça in the summer of 2023 and quickly earned the trust of Xavi Hernández in the preseason.

Other clubs interested in signing Fermín López

Several teams have shown interest in signing Fermín López for the upcoming summer market, given his quality and the competition he faces to be a starter at FC Barcelona.

The interested clubs mainly come from the Premier League, as well as other major European leagues. Among them are:

• Aston Villa: Has shown interest in Fermín and would be willing to offer up to 50 million euros to sign him. The English club sees him as a key player for their growing sports project.
• Newcastle United: Has also expressed interest in the Spanish midfielder, joining the list of English clubs that are following him.
• Liverpool: The Anfield club has increased its interest in recent weeks. They believe that Fermín could be an ideal replacement for Harvey Elliott and would be willing to offer around 50 million euros. In addition, they would offer him a salary increase and more playing minutes.
• Manchester City: Pep Guardiola sees the player from Huelva as an ideal candidate to strengthen the midfield in the face of possible departures of key players. City is preparing an offer close to 40 million euros, although Barça considers the player a key piece and does not want to facilitate his departure.
• Manchester United: Is also among the clubs that have shown interest in Fermín López, although no specific offers have been detailed.
• Paris Saint-Germain: PSG is willing to double Fermín's salary to take him this summer. Luis Enrique wants to strengthen his midfield with a young and promising player who fits his offensive style.
• Chelsea: The London club, under the direction of Enzo Maresca, has also shown interest in the midfielder and would be willing to offer him an attractive contract to be part of their project.
• Bayern Munich: Is also mentioned among the interested clubs, although with fewer details about specific offers.
• Borussia Dortmund: Appears on the list of possible destinations along with other European clubs, although without confirmation of a formal offer.
• Arsenal: Mikel Arteta sees Fermín as an ideal complement to his midfield and would be interested in signing him to add offensive variants to the team

Beyond these offers, Barcelona highly values his talent and is not willing to facilitate his departure easily, although the competition in midfield and the need to balance the squad could make them consider a sale if the offer is attractive enough.

For his part, Fermín is at a crossroads between continuing to fight for a place at Barça or accepting a proposal that guarantees him more prominence and better economic conditions. In any case, the midfielder and the club will wait until the summer to make a joint decision.

Fermín, a key piece for Hansi Flick's rotation plan

Fermín López in the match between FC Barcelona and Valencia CF in LaLiga EA Sports 2024-25

After Flick's arrival, his role in the squad has remained prominent, despite not traveling with the team to the preseason due to the dispute of the Olympic Games with Spain. In Paris, he was the MVP and the team's top scorer that won the gold medal.

A couple of physical problems prevented him from playing around 10 matches, but the player from Huelva has responded with good performances in all competitions in a good part of his opportunities as a starter.

Fermín has alternated the position of left winger with that of attacking midfielder this season, which has given him more presence inside the area. The 21-year-old player can also lend a hand in recovery as an interior, being one of the most versatile midfielders in the culé squad. Will Barça let him go this year?