FC BARCELONA SIGNINGS 2025
Chelsea insists on Fermín, with Nkunku as a bargaining chip
Published:11/06/2025 - 06:51h
Updated:11/06/2025 - 06:51h
Barça refuses to let go of an important piece like Fermín López. However, Chelsea insists on a possible swap for Nkunku, but the Blaugrana value other options
Chelsea, the brand new UEFA Conference League champion, wants to take Fermín López away from FC Barcelona, one of the trusted replacements for the team led by Hansi Flick.
The '16' had 2,039 minutes in 46 games in the season that ended on May 25 with a 3-0 victory for the Blaugrana team over Athletic Club. In addition, he scored 8 goals and provided 10 assists.
In that sense, Fermín's talent sustains him as one of the main names in the Blaugrana midfield, although he is not a starter and other players such as Dani Olmo or Gavi are highly valued by the German technical director.
Fermín López to Chelsea: a real possibility?
Chelsea, who also qualified for the next UEFA Champions League, knows that the player would like to be undisputed; therefore, the London team sent a proposal to the Blaugrana offices.
According to the latest information, the 'Blues' presented Barça with the option of a swap: Fermín López for the French '9' Christopher Nkunku. This was rejected by the culé board led by President Joan Laporta.
In the 24/25 season, the French striker played 2,039 minutes in 42 games, where he scored 14 goals and provided 5 assists. Despite this, the French striker does not capture the interest of a Barça that is looking to continue strengthening the squad.
On the contrary, Barcelona values other profiles that can give them greater explosiveness in attack, so different names have already begun to be related to the Blaugrana team.
Tranquility at Barça about Fermín's future
Although the player from Huelva would be delighted to be an undisputed starter, at Can Barça they remain calm, as they believe that the '16' will not ask to leave the club either in the form of a sale or a loan this summer.
Despite starting mostly from the bench, the midfielder knows that Flick has confidence in him. However, the Blaugrana midfield has several players; therefore, the player must continue to demonstrate his skills to earn a starting position.
On the other hand, FC Barcelona wants to strengthen with a right winger. The names of Luis Díaz, Nico Williams and Marcus Rashford are on the table, although so far there are no indications that point to the culé's interest in including a crucial piece like Fermín as part of the payment to acquire the services of any of these players.
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