Fermin Lopez celebrates a aim for Barcelona (Photograph by Judit Cartiel/Getty Pictures)
Chelsea have reportedly been given “encouragement” over a possible switch transfer for Barcelona attacking midfielder Fermin Lopez.
The 22-year-old Spain worldwide, who can play as a central attacking midfield participant or winger, has impressed throughout his time at Barcelona.
Chelsea are likely to go after younger abilities of Lopez’s profile, and it appears they’re now pursuing a late deal for him this summer season, in accordance with Simon Phillips.
Chelsea have had encouragement from Lopez’s camp, so this has led to them exchanging in one thing of a verbal forwards and backwards with Barca.
Phillips stresses that this deal might fade out, but it surely appears it’s at the very least one to maintain a watch out for on Deadline Day.
Fermin Lopez to Chelsea switch newest from Simon Phillips
Discussing the Lopez curiosity, Phillips mentioned: “Chelsea have been attempting to get the participant purchase in and while that isn’t absolutely there at this level, SPTC Sources have heard that Chelsea have obtained ‘encouragement’ from Lopez’ camp – therefore why they’ve been attempting to verbally agree a payment along with his membership.
“Right this moment, it ideally wants Lopez to go to Barcelona and say he needs to affix Chelsea, after which Barca might be keen to agree a payment with Chelsea – though there isn’t any assure that the 2 events will agree a payment. We’re not sure at this level whether or not Lopez would do that as a result of up till now, it’s at all times been the assumption that he ideally needs to remain at his membership so I can’t see him ‘forcing’ a transfer sadly.
“However let’s see what right now brings as a result of he’s clearly a bit temped by Chelsea, and The Blues will proceed talks this morning with all events on this one. It’s a transferring state of affairs, and might simply transfer positively fast, or negatively fast. Lets see what occurs however as of proper now (7am after I wrote this), it’s nonetheless within the works and nonetheless doable.”
Chelsea proceed to construct thrilling younger squad
It’s been one other busy summer season for Chelsea as they proceed to herald among the most fun younger gamers in world soccer.
The west London giants are exhibiting actual indicators of enchancment because the likes of Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez begin to fulfil their potential, whereas Joao Pedro can be trying like an excellent signing.
Jamie Gittens, Joao Pedro, Estevao Willian and Jorrel Hato are different current arrivals, and Lopez could be one other that might slot in properly as a part of this long-term venture at Stamford Bridge.
