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Manchester United and Bayern Munich join the race for Fermín López
Published:28/02/2025 - 00:43h
Updated:1/03/2025 - 16:02h
Fermín López remains one of the most sought-after players from FC Barcelona ahead of the upcoming summer transfer market. Manchester United and Bayern Munich could soon make a move for the Huelva native.
Manchester United and Bayern Munich are two of the clubs that would be willing to invest the most money in reinforcements this upcoming summer transfer market. The 'red devils' have had a season to forget despite the arrival of Rubén Amorim to the bench and need to carry out a thorough cleaning of their squad. The Bavarians, for their part, may suffer at least two significant departures in the upcoming market and are also in a position to strengthen a squad that has been rejuvenated in recent years.
The latest information indicates the interest of 'Man U' and Bayern in Fermín López. The midfielder from FC Barcelona remains a key piece in Hansi Flick's scheme, but the tough competition for a spot in the starting eleven may lead the Huelva native to seek a change of scenery next summer. The '16' has had a very interesting duel with Gavi and Dani Olmo to complete the midfield, with some inconsistencies in his level of play.
Barça could close a multimillion-dollar sale with Fermín this summer
In this sense, Barça does not rule out cashing in on Fermín in the upcoming transfer window, as long as an interesting offer arrives and the 21-year-old player requests to leave. The player from El Campillo has a contract until June 2029 and his release clause is 500 million euros. Considering that the Spanish international is already valued at around 50 'million' on Transfermarkt, it is likely that his departure will leave a figure close to the club's coffers.
The first offer from Old Trafford and Munich would be around 45 million, an interesting figure, but below the club's financial expectations. And for now, López is not on the transfer list, beyond the club's need to raise funds to strengthen for the next season. The midfielder has scored 5 goals and provided 5 assists in 27 matches (1,089') with Barça in the 24/25 season. A couple of injuries at the beginning of the season and his red card against Sevilla held him back when he was showing his best level with the team.
