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\n\t\tChelsea have made a move to sign Fermin Lopez from Barcelona (EPA)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tChelsea have made a move to sign Fermin Lopez from Barcelona (EPA)<\/p>\n
Barcelona<\/a> are \u2018carefully evaluating\u2019 a \u20ac50 million (\u00a343.2m) bid from Chelsea<\/a> for Fermin Lopez, according to reports in Spain.<\/p>\n Chelsea remain in the market for another attacking signing to bolster Enzo Maresca\u2019s squad and have also held extensive talks with Manchester United over a deal for<\/a> Alejandro Garnacho<\/a>.<\/p>\n However, The Athletic<\/a> report that Chelsea have now made an approach to Fermin\u2019s camp over a deal for the 22-year-old before Monday\u2019s transfer deadline.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Catalan newspaper Sport<\/a> report that Chelsea have submitted a\u20ac50m (\u00a343.2m) offer for Fermin and the attacking midfielder is \u2018aware\u2019 of the interest from the Premier League club.<\/p>\n Crucially, the report adds that Barcelona have not immediately rejected Chelsea\u2019s bid as the money would significantly ease their short-term financial concerns.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\tYour ultimate guide to the football season\t\t\t<\/p>\n Metro’s football newsletter: In The Mixer. Exclusive analysis, FPL tips and transfer talk sent straight to your inbox every Friday \u2013 sign up<\/a>, it’s an open goal.<\/p>\n Barcelona\u2019s sporting director, Deco, is now leading the club\u2019s negotiations with Chelsea.<\/p>\n However, Barca\u2019s head coach, Hansi Flick, has already made his feelings clear about Fermin\u2019s potential departure to Chelsea.<\/p>\n \u2018I just can repeat what I said, I don\u2019t want to lose any players now, because it will be a tough season,\u2019 Flick said last week.<\/p>\n \u2018This quality from Fermin, he is doing really well, from last season, also when we start here, in the new season.<\/p>\n \u2018I am happy with him and the players, and I want to keep everyone here, because we are happy with the options we have.\u2019<\/p>\n Speaking earlier this month, Fermin also emphasised his desire to remain a Barcelona player.<\/p>\n \u2018I want to stay here, and I will,\u2019 the Spain international said. <\/p>\n \u2018Playing here is my dream. The new signings have been very good and will help us a lot this season.\u2019<\/p>\n For more stories like this,\u00a0check our sport page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on \t\t\tComments Arrow Arrow
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