The 2025/26 transfer market deadline is approaching and Chelsea seems unwilling to give up on their desire to sign Fermín López as a star addition to strengthen their attacking front. Apparently, the Blues have knocked on the door of the Barça sports management to convey a formal offer for the player from Huelva in this final stretch of the market.

This information was revealed by the sports newspaper SPORT. This media outlet assures that the Stamford Bridge team, which recently tried to make a swap deal in which they would receive Fermín in exchange for giving Christopher Nkunku, would now have sent an economically top proposal to tempt the culé team to part with one of their most promising talents.

Chelsea raises its bid: 50 million for Fermín López

The amount of this proposal would reach €50M. In turn, this offer would already be in the hands of the sports director Deco, who would have all the details of this approach, as well as Fermín and his environment, who are already aware of the possibility of joining Stamford Bridge this season.

  • 📌 THE FACT: The Athletic also mentions Chelsea's interest in Fermín, noting that the English club contacted his environment, although without starting a formal negotiation with the Barça team. For now, it would only be an interest conditioned to some departures in the remainder of the summer market.

For now, no further details are known about the position of both FC Barcelona and the player regarding this offer. What does seem clear is that a transfer for these amounts would help the club solve its economic problems regarding financial fair play and would facilitate entry to the 1:1 rule in the short term.

The future of Fermín López: millionaire sale or key piece for Flick?

However, it should not be overlooked that this proposal may not meet the club's economic expectations. It should not be forgotten that, for example, it was speculated that, in this same summer market, another Premier League giant, Manchester United, was willing to go up to €80M for the talented Barça attacking midfielder, whose market value, according to Transfermarkt, is around 50 million euros.

Will Barça venture to open the door to Fermín López in this final stretch of the summer market? At the moment, it does not seem so clear, especially because Hansi Flick, the culé coach, is not willing to let him go.

In fact, in his most recent appearance before the media, corresponding to the preview of the match against Levante UD, he made clear his refusal to allow his sports project to continue suffering significant losses. Flick asserted that: "I don't want to lose any player now. It will be a tough season and we need players of Fermín's quality. He did very well last season and at the beginning of this one. I am happy with him and I want to keep all the players".


Now, in a market as unpredictable as the current one in Can Barça, surprises are never ruled out. There will always be the option, especially if the player expresses his desire to take a step forward and change scenery, although Barcelona is not willing to force the departure of one of its young homegrown players. An eventual transfer, although profitable in economic terms, would be a significant sporting blow, as one of the most important pieces to give depth to the attacking midfielder position would be lost.