Fermin Lopez reportedly does not want to leave Barcelona in the summer transfer window amid his links with Aston Villa, Chelsea, and Manchester United.
According to a report by Spanish outlet SPORT, Aston Villa, Chelsea, and Manchester United are keen on signing Fermin Lopez. However, the Spanish international has no interest in leaving FC Barcelona in the summer transfer window, even though the Catalan giants have been open to cashing in on parting ways with him for €70 million.
Fermin Lopez and his soaring stock
Fermin Lopez has made considerable progress since breaking into the first-team squad at FC Barcelona nearly two years ago. While the youngster has yet to become a regular starter for the Blaugrana, he has come leaps and bounds under Hansi Flick. The Spaniard has amassed 19 goals and 11 assists in 88 appearances thus far for Barcelona.
Meanwhile, Lopez has also enjoyed success in international football by winning the Olympic gold medal with Spain at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In addition, he has broken into his national squad. Meanwhile, the 22-year-old playmaker’s progress has captured the attention of several Premier League bigwigs, with Aston Villa, Chelsea, and Manchester United among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.
A man in demand
The Spanish international has been on Aston Villa’s radar for a long time. The interest makes sense, considering they are in a spot of bother over Morgan Rogers’s long-term future. Additionally, after failing to complete a permanent move for Marco Asensio, Fermin is a viable alternative to his compatriot.
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s interest in Fermin Lopez is perplexing. With Cole Palmer excelling as the first-choice no. 10, the Blues do not need another option for the position. Additionally, Chelsea will aim to sign Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig before the summer transfer window shuts down. Therefore, it remains unclear how the Barcelona playmaker fits into the scheme at Stamford Bridge.
As for Manchester United, while they have signed Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo in the summer transfer window, Ruben Amorim can do with more firepower in the final third. So, the Barcelona playmaker is a viable target for Manchester United, and recent reports have suggested that the Red Devils are ready to meet Barcelona’s asking price of €70 million.
However, the 22-year-old Spanish international does not want to leave Barcelona anytime soon, thus dealing a blow to the prospects of Aston Villa, Chelsea, and Manchester United. So, the three Premier League clubs must look elsewhere for a new playmaker this summer.
