Chelsea Submits €40 Million Bid for Barcelona Midfielder Fermín López

Premier League club Chelsea has made their first official move to sign Barcelona’s 22-year-old midfielder Fermín López, submitting a bid worth €40 million. The offer, which amounts to approximately £34.6 million or $46.7 million, was formally presented to Barcelona on Saturday, according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano.

López, a Spanish international, has recently emerged as a target for Chelsea, with reports suggesting strong interest from the London-based club. The young midfielder’s potential transfer has been a topic of speculation, and Chelsea’s bid indicates their eagerness to add him to their squad before the summer transfer window closes in two days.

The bid comes amid uncertainty about López’s stance on the move. While some reports suggest he is open to a switch, others indicate he may prefer to stay at Barcelona. Chelsea, under the management of Enzo Maresca, remains hopeful that a deal can be finalized in time.

Barcelona is yet to respond to the offer, and the coming days will be crucial in determining whether López will make the move to Stamford Bridge. If the transfer goes through, it would mark a significant addition to Chelsea’s midfield lineup.