FC Barcelona is once again at the center of the market, as the club's financial situation forces it to consider offers for important players. This time, the protagonist is one of the most beloved talents by the coaching staff and the culé fans. Nobody at the club wants to sell him, but the need to balance the Financial Fair Play accounts puts him in the shop window.
His value has skyrocketed and, with significant offers on the table, Joan Laporta has already set a price: €80 million (80 million euros). Two European giants are ready to make a strong bid, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain have shown direct interest in the footballer. Both in London and Paris, he is considered an ideal piece to build a new young, competitive, and attacking project.
Luis Enrique has requested him to strengthen PSG's midfield, wanting a profile with attacking ability, energy, character, and goals. He sees in him a player who fits perfectly with his vertical and aggressive style. In addition, the Asturian coach already knows him from his breakthrough with the Spanish national team.
Chelsea considers a transfer
Meanwhile, Chelsea sees him as a market opportunity, at 21 years old, he has already shown character in important scenarios. He has a contract with Barça, but he isn't protected by an impossible clause. If the English club pays what Laporta asks, the transfer will be inevitable.
The player in question is Fermín López. The Andalusian midfielder has spent two seasons surprising everyone. His stunning goal in a friendly against Real Madrid was the first warning. Since then, he earned a spot in the first team after a loan at Linares. Fermín hasn't only been important at Barça,he has also earned Luis de la Fuente's trust.
Luis Enrique doesn't lose sight of him
The Spanish coach included him in several drafts and his performance was remarkable. He has goals, attacking ability, intensity, and a competitive character that wins over any coach. The club keeps insisting that they want to retain him, however, internally they know that a major sale will be necessary this summer.
Barça needs income to be able to strengthen other positions, especially if the arrival of a left winger like Luis Díaz is finalized. The deal isn't closed, but the interest is real. If PSG or Chelsea reach €80 million (80 million euros), Barça will let him go. It will be a hard blow for the fans, but a necessary measure to guarantee the club's financial viability.
Fermín López could be the big sacrifice of the summer, at the same time, one of the most expensive transfers in the club's recent history. His future, right now, is in the hands of the giants of European soccer, as he is wanted by none other than the most recent champions of Europe and the world, respectively.