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Barcelona make decision on Fermin Lopez's future amid talk of €75m offer from Chelsea

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<p>Barcelona are in desperate need of money from player sales in a bid to return to La Liga's 1:1 financial rule, and have been linked with a number of exits for players such as Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Lopez. However, the Catalans have made their stance clear on the young midfielder's future amid heavy interest from Europe and Saudi Arabia.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>A report from <a href="https://as.com/futbol/primera/fermin-intocable-n/" target="_blank"><em>AS</em></a> claims that Barca have decided that Lopez is not for sale this summer, despite Chelsea's willingness to splash €75 million (£65m/$87m). Head coach Hansi Flick considers his La Masia graduate to be an indispensable member of his squad and will continue to count on him in midfield for the 2025-26 season. As for Lopez, he is happy with his current role at the Spanish champions and is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/fermin-lopez-refuses-to-leave-barcelona-despite-la-liga-champions-open-to-summer-sale-due-to-financial-strain/blt5e5de12cb1192c71#cs96621cae77a56334" target="_blank">determined to stay in Catalunya</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Lopez has impressed for Barca, despite not being a regular in the starting XI. The youngster has earned the reputation of being a potent box-crasher with a hunger to score goals. His displays have caught the attention of clubs in Europe and beyond. Indeed, in addition to interest from the Blues, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bayern-munich-fermin-lopez-barcelona-beat-bundesliga-side-nico-williams-signing/bltc87ab28893d5b270" target="_blank">Bayern Munich are also believed to have been keeping tabs</a> on the Spaniard. Saudi giants <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/al-ahli-massive-fermin-lopez-offer-barcelona-under-pressure-sell/blt4e5c30c7f0c3eda5#cs22f07120ae59ca51" target="_blank">Al-Ahli were also reported to have tabled a massive offer</a> for Lopez, while Serie A outfit <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/inter-milan-plotting-barcelona-star-simone-inzaghi-replacement-henrikh-mkhitaryan/blt9a135cd6f17f976e" target="_blank">Inter have also been linked with the 22-year-old</a>.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Lopez will link up with his Barca team-mates for pre-season training next week. The Catalans are set to travel to South Korea and Japan ahead of the start of the 2025-26 season, with their first friendly of the summer scheduled for July 27 against Vissel Kobe.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR FERMIN LOPEZ?

Barcelona make decision on Fermin Lopez's future amid talk of €75m offer from Chelsea | Goal.com

Barcelona have reached a decision over the immediate future of midfielder Fermin Lopez, who has been on the radar of Premier League giants Chelsea.

Barcelona make decision on Fermin Lopez&apos;s future amid talk of €75m offer from Chelsea

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