The summer market is approaching and Europe's most powerful clubs are starting to make moves. In this context, the name Fermín López has burst onto the scene as a target for two Premier League giants. His growth at Barça hasn't gone unnoticed.
The Andalusian midfielder has shown character, quality, and a maturity beyond his years. Despite not being an undisputed starter, he has made the most of every minute. Now, he is on the way out.
Newcastle and Aston Villa Want Him Now
According to Ekrem Konur, Newcastle United and Aston Villa are willing to bid strongly. Both clubs see Fermín as a strategic signing to elevate the level of their projects. The best part: they are prepared to put more than 50 million euros on the table.
That figure sets off all the alarms at the culé leadership. Laporta and Deco know it's not an easy decision, but the context demands it. The club needs income to undertake a top-tier signing that is already on the table.
The sale of Fermín isn't a simple financial operation. It's part of a more ambitious plan, aimed at bringing in the forward who will change the project. In Flick's technical staff, they are clear: they must strongly bet on a '9' who makes a difference.
Deco has explained it privately: to buy, you first have to sell. And Fermín López is one of the players with the highest market value. His departure would allow for salary cap relief and generate a key income.
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In the offices of Camp Nou, they call it the most important operation of the summer. Because the objective is firm, clear, and agreed upon. In the technical staff and the sports management, everyone is looking in the same direction.
The desired forward meets all the requirements: youth, experience in top leagues, physical prowess, and scoring ability. Moreover, he has already shown his ability to perform on big stages. The problem is his price: it won't be less than 100 million.
Yes, the great objective that justifies Fermín López's departure is Alexander Isak. The Swede, a star at Newcastle, has been chosen by Hansi Flick as the forward who should lead Barça's attack next season.
Barça wants him and Newcastle will only agree to negotiate if there are pieces involved in the operation. That's where Fermín comes in. The sale of the homegrown player isn't a resignation, but a step forward toward the arrival of the best young forward of the moment.