Chelsea have sounded out Barcelona midfielder Fermin López, but any transfer looks complicated because Chelsea must raise funds to avoid a UEFA punishment that could prevent Champions League registration without departures. Enzo Maresca seeks extra creativity, with targets including Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho. Barcelona have been open to offers for Fermin and players like Marc Casado, Ronald Araujo and Andreas Christensen to meet LaLiga financial fair play rules. Fermin extended his contract to 2029 but faces competition from Dani Olmo, Gavi, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Casado, Marc Bernal and Raphinha. Hansi Flick opposes losing players, while Fermin stated his desire to stay.
Chelsea have sounded out a move for Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez but pulling off a deal will prove complicated as the Premier League side need to raise money first to avoid a UEFA punishment, sources told ESPN.
As part of a punishment Chelsea received from UEFA in July for breaching financial rules, the Blues risk not being able to register new signings for the Champions League if there are not departures first.
"I want to stay here," he told reporters. "[My message] to the fans is: I want to stay here. It's my dream. I will s
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