Chelsea make formal bid for Fermin Lopez – Fabrizio Romano

Chelsea have made a bid to sign Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez before the transfer window shuts on September 1, according to reports.

The Blues have signed Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens, Jorrel Hato, Liam Delap, Estevao, Dario Essugo, Mamadou Sarr and Kendry Paez so far this summer but they are expected to make at least a couple more signings before the window shuts.

Earlier on Tuesday, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed that Chelsea are ‘very advanced’ to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United this summer and ‘all parties expect it to happen’.

Romano wrote on X: ‘Alejandro Garnacho and Chelsea, deal remains very advanced with all parties expected it to happen. Garnacho has rejected new approach from Saudi Pro League in last 48h, he only wants Chelsea as destination.’

There have also been rumours they could look to sign RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons before the deadline as they search for young, talented players.

And Barcelona midfielder Fermin fits the profile of player that Chelsea are on the lookout for with Spanish publication Sport insisting that the Catalan giants have ‘received a formal offer’ from the Blues for the Spain international.

The report adds: ‘Chelsea have made their move and submitted a firm offer to sign the Barca international for €50 million. Deco is handling the details of the Blues’ proposal, and Fermín and his entourage are also aware of this option to join Stamford Bridge this season

‘Barca is carefully evaluating Chelsea’s offer, as Fermin’s departure for 50 million euros would solve all their problems. It’s worth remembering that Szczesny, Gerard Martin, and Roony Bardgjhi are awaiting the departures of Inaki Pena, Oriol Romeu, and Hector Fort in order to be registered; and that the transfer window has been limited to the aforementioned Roony, Joan Garci, and Rashford’s loan.’

Without confirming whether Chelsea had made a bid, The Athletic‘s David Ornstein revealed that the Blues are ‘evaluating the possibility of a move’ for Fermin.

Ornstein went on to claim that ‘there is not currently club-to-club contact’ with Chelsea ‘in touch with the player’s camp as they explore attacking options in case of exits, given Barca’s depth in the position’.

Source: football365