Manchester United has set its sights on one of FC Barcelona's most promising footballers. According to sources close to the Catalan club, the English team would be willing to pay 30 million euros for the signing of Fermín López, a breakout midfielder of the season. An important offer that comes at a key moment for the culés, who need to cash in to improve their financial situation.
Fermín has been one of the most profitable players of the season at Can Barça, His breakthrough into the first team has been meteoric, scoring decisive goals and with great appearances. His profile fits perfectly with the Premier League, and from Old Trafford, they have detected the opportunity. Although the Andalusian's clause is much higher, United trusts that Barça's economic context could facilitate the operation.
However, in Barcelona's locker room, not everyone views this potential sale negatively. One of the most benefited would be Gavi, a personal friend of Fermín and a youth player with a more secondary role since his injury. The departure of the player from Huelva could directly translate into more minutes for the midfielder from Los Palacios, who is already working to be at his best for the start of the 2025/2026 season.
United offers 30 million, Barça asks for 60
Flick has made it clear in recent meetings that he counts on Fermín López, the German values his energy, his ability to reach the area, and his competitive mentality. In fact, he would have asked the club not to accept any proposal for the Andalusian, considering him key in his game plan. The board, however, is divided: some think that 30 million for a youth player is a very profitable operation.
From the player's environment, they assure that Fermín is focused on Barça, although he doesn't rule out listening to proposals if the club considers his sale. The player from Huelva has a contract until 2029 and a release clause of 400 million, but that figure is far from being a real obstacle if Barça is open to negotiating. In England, Manchester United is not the only interested party: Tottenham and Aston Villa have also inquired about him.
Gavi expects more minutes
Meanwhile, Gavi is already training with the ball and could return sooner than expected. The Spanish international trusts in regaining prominence under Flick's leadership, and he views any move that brings him closer to the starting line-up positively. The departure of his friend Fermín would open the doors to the starting eleven, something he doesn't hide either in private or in his close environment.
Barça, meanwhile, is considering, selling a player who has performed well for 30 million is tempting, but it could also leave a difficult gap to fill in the team. The decision will not be easy, and everything will depend on whether the club prioritizes the sports project or the financial urgencies. In any case, Gavi is already rubbing his hands, he could have more minutes if Fermín decides to leave the Catalan club to go to England.