According to reports, Barcelona has rejected an ambitious swap offer from Chelsea to sign a highly rated midfielder Fermin Lopez.
It is claimed that the blues approached Barcelona about the exchange Christopher Nunku For the 22-year-old talent.
A report from popular Spanish football Toon El Chiringuito de Jugones, claims that Chelsea has made an offer worth around £ 60 million – including nunku – to try to praise him from the well -camp.
Barcelona officials have rejected the approach with a manager with a manager Hansi film like to hold the two -time Spain International.
Barcelona is interested in bringing in a new attacker this summer, but thinks the Liverpool is considering wing player Luis Diaz as their number one goal – He admitted that he is talking to other clubs.
Nunku, 27, Looks intended for an exit from Stamford Bridge After making only nine Premier League Enzo Maresca This season.
The relocation of £ 52 million from the Frenchman to SW6 in 2023 has not been successful so far, with the first RB Leipzig Man manages only six Prem objectives in his 38 league games for the Chelsea.
Lopez has also struggled for consistent minutes in Barcelona and falls behind Dani Olmo” Raphinha And Gavi In the pecking order for the Catalan giants.
However, he is still considered a crucial part of the future of Barcelona – picking up 18 target contributions in all competitions this season.
It is claimed that the only way Barcelona would let Lopez go, would be if the Euro 2024 The winner insisted on an exit himself looking for more regular minutes.
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Lopez will have one eye on making Luis de la Fuente’s Spain team for next summer’s World Cup, something he will have to play regularly to reach.
Chelsea already has Added Ippswich Town -striker Liam Delap to their ranks Since the conclusion of the current campaign, the signing of the English youth star for £ 30 million.
But they will have to find a replacement for departing loans Returning to Manchester United after the expiry of his loan agreement in West -London.
Chelsea has chosen to activate a purchase clause in Sancho’s contract, Instead, choose Man Utd to pay a fine of £ 5 million For deciding against completing a permanent deal.
In the meantime, blues -goalkeeper forgotten Kepa Arrizabalaga – who spent the season on loan with Bournemouth – can be on their way to London Rivals Arsenal.
The gunners are Interested in signing the Spanish Shot Stopper As Back -Up to number one David Raya -£ 5 million release clause see his £ 5 million as an attractive market opportunity.
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