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Fermin Lopez to Chelsea: Fabrizio Romano reveals the state of play
Tom Weber
- Updated: 26 Aug 2025 22:02 BST
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Chelsea have not made a bid for Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez and are unlikely to do so as things stand, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Blaugrana youngster is once again the subject of intense speculation, having struggled to secure a regular starting spot under Hansi Flick. In recent months, Fermin has repeatedly been linked with a departure from Barcelona.
Chelsea, in particular, have been associated with a move for the 22-year-old in the past, and on Tuesday, fresh rumours began abounding when Catalan newspaper Sport claimed that the Blues had made a €50 million bid for the versatile attacking midfielder.
Current ETV
Fermín López
M (C), AM (L)
Barcelona
Fermín López
M (C), AM (L)
Barcelona
ETV Range
€51.4M - €62.8M
David Ornstein of The Athletic later confirmed that Chelsea hold a long-standing interest in Fermin, but his reporting was more cautious. He simply stated that the Stamford Bridge club are 'evaluating the possibility' of a transfer.
Fabrizio Romano has now also chimed in and given his view on the matter. The transfer insider insists that Chelsea have not made a concrete move for Fermin, although they do appreciate the player.
Chelsea yet to move for Lopez
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano said: "I can tell you that Barcelona sources are denying any bid. Barcelona guarantee that they don't have any official bid from Chelsea, any formal proposal, any email, this or that.
"There is no club-to-club contact as of now. We're in the final days [of the window], so this is not going to be a matter of weeks or months; obviously, it's a matter of hours and days, so this could change any moment.
"But there is no club-to-club contact, no official bid from Chelsea, no concrete negotiations taking place, nothing really strong to this report. Chelsea appreciate Fermin, for sure, he's a player they like.
"But Chelsea, first of all, like many players, not only Fermin. Another thing I want to say: who doesn't like Fermin? He's one of the best around the world in his position, very young, big potential.
"This deal could only be possible if Barcelona and the player decide to open the door to an exit, which is something that hasn't happened so far, and if Chelsea decide to bid, which is something that hasn't happened so far."
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