Chelsea Offers €50M for Barcelona Midfielder Fermín López Amid Financial Pressure

Chelsea has made a formal €50 million bid for Barcelona midfielder Fermín López, a 22-year-old attacking talent highly rated across Europe. Barcelona is reluctant to sell and values Fermín at €70 million, considering him one of their most valuable young players, but is open to a sale if the player himself requests a move. The Catalan club faces financial pressures and selling Fermín could provide essential funds to meet La Liga’s financial fair play requirements and allow registration of new signings. Fermín, who recently extended his contract with Barcelona until 2029, might be tempted by Chelsea due to the prospect of more regular first-team football, especially with competition for places increasing at Barcelona. Chelsea, under coach Enzo Maresca, is looking to strengthen its midfield options after several departures and sees Fermín as a technically gifted player suited to the Premier League. The player and his agents have been given a 48-hour deadline to decide on Chelsea's offer, which includes a significant salary increase, while Barcelona remains calm but firm on their price.