Chelsea Football Club is actively pursuing a transfer for Barcelona midfielder Fermín López, with the English club reportedly preparing a bid of at least €70 million. The 22-year-old Spanish international, who has not featured recently for Barcelona, is considering his future amid Chelsea's interest, which includes assurances of a key role at Stamford Bridge. Barcelona's coach, Xavi, values Fermín, and the club would only entertain an offer if the player requests a move and the bid meets their valuation. Chelsea's interest in Fermín is driven by his close control, powerful shot, and ability to make attacking runs into the box. Concurrently, Chelsea is also in advanced negotiations with Manchester United for the transfer of Alejandro Garnacho. The proposed deal for Garnacho is reported to be between £35 million and £40 million (approximately $54 million), with the player favoring a move to Chelsea. Talks are progressing well, with confidence that the transfer could be completed before the upcoming deadline. These developments highlight Chelsea's active strategy in the transfer market to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.
EXCLUSIVE: Man United close to selling Alejandro Garnacho with deal expected to happen https://t.co/c77xjhCnTh
Chelsea and Manchester United are close to agreeing a deal of up to $54m for Alejandro Garnacho, per @SamWallaceTel 🤝 https://t.co/2T3txA8Ebg
🗞️ 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐃 💰 El Barça, mínimo 70 millones de euros por Fermín López ➡ Flick cuenta con el andaluz y el club azulgrana solo estudiaría su salida si el jugador lo pide y llega una gran oferta ✍️ @martinezferran https://t.co/BSOYIIIfE2