Chelsea are contemplating making a proposal for Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez because the Blues look to strengthen forward of the switch deadline.
The Blues are involved with the Spanish worldwide’s representatives however are but to comply with up on their curiosity by making an official bid.
Lopez is a key participant at Barcelona with the 22-year-old quick approaching a century of appearances for the membership’s first group.
The midfielder featured in 46 matches in all competitions final season, contributing eight objectives and 10 assists.
This included Lopez scoring six objectives and offering 5 assists in LaLiga, serving to Barcelona to assert the home title.
Lopez performed 45 minutes of Barcelona’s season opener in opposition to Actual Mallorca final week, however was on the bench all through their 3-2 victory over Levante on the weekend.
Chelsea are contemplating making a transfer for Barcelona and Spain worldwide Fermin Lopez
Lopez, left, was a part of the Barcelona aspect who had been topped LaLiga champions final season
The Catalan giants boast a wealth of midfield choices, with Pedri and Marc Casado beginning on the weekend, whereas Gavi got here off the bench.
Barcelona may also name upon Frankie de Jong, Dani Olmo and Marc Bernal within the centre of the pitch.
Lopez made his debut for Spain final summer season in a victory over Andorra, whereas he performed in a single match because the nationwide group triumphed at Euro 2024.
The 22-year-old has not featured for the nationwide group since.
A sale potential might assist ease Barcelona’s monetary place, which might enable the membership to register Wojciech Szczesny, Roony Bardgjhi and Gerard Martin.
Chelsea have already made six signings this summer season with forwards Joao Pedro and Liam Delap becoming a member of for £60m and £30m respectively.
Winger Jamie Gittens signed in a £55m deal from Borussia Dortmund, with Jorrel Hato and Dario Essugo different notable additions at £37m and £18.5m.
Brazilian teenager Estevao additionally accomplished a £29m transfer this summer season, though the deal was agreed one yr in the past.
Joao Pedro is among the many six signings Chelsea have already made this switch window
Chelsea’s summer season spend would surpass £250m however they’ve almost lined charges with gross sales
Carney Chukwuemeka turned the most recent departure from Chelsea, becoming a member of Dortmund for £24m
A deal for Lopez would see Chelsea’s summer season spend cross the £250m mark, however the Blues have nearly lined their switch outlay in gross sales, with £238m recouped.
Carney Chukwuemeka was the most recent to depart in a £24m transfer to Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.
Noni Madueke and Joao Felix had been among the many big-name departures, with the pair leaving the membership for £52m and £26m respectively in strikes to Arsenal and Al-Nassr.
Djordje Petrovic, Lesley Ugochukwu, Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor, Renato Veiga and Armando Broja are amongst these to have left for sizeable charges.
