Chelsea Transfer News Today: Fermin warning received as Blues suffer Maignan & Bowen blows

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Matthew Judge | Editor

FootballTransfers runs through the latest Chelsea transfer news on Sunday 7 June, including fresh updates on Fermin Lopez, Mike Maignan, Jarrod Bowen, Jan Paul van Hecke and Maxence Lacroix.

Barcelona issue hands-off warning for Fermin

La Liga champions Barcelona will not consider selling Fermin Lopez this summer, according to Spanish publication El Nacional.

Chelsea made a €40million (£34.5m) offer to sign the 23-year-old last summer before opting out of a deal, according to The Athletic.

And now Barcelona have issued a firm hands-off plea to clubs considering making a similar move ahead of the 2026-27 season, with El Nacional claiming Fermin is now viewed as one of the club’s “untouchables”.

Chelsea become aware of Maignan’s new asking price

Chelsea have received a daunting transfer update regarding Mike Maignan after learning AC Milan would want between €40m and €50m (£34.5m to £43.1m) to sell the goalkeeper this summer, according to Italian publication Gazzetta dello Sport.

The Blues were interested in signing Maignan last summer but withdrew their interest when discovering Milan valued the shot-stopper, who had just one year left on his contract at the time, at more than €15m (£12.9m), according to The Athletic.

And after Maignan signed a new five-year contract with Milan in January, Gazzetta dello Sport understands the managerless Serie A side now value the 30-year-old goalkeeper at three times what Chelsea were willing to pay a year ago.

Rival club learn Bowen’s price tag amid Chelsea links

Newcastle United have become aware that Chelsea-linked Jarrod Bowen could be available for between €46m and €58m (£40m to £50m) this summer, according to The Chronicle.

Bowen is reportedly a target for a host of clubs following West Ham United’s relegation from the Premier League last season, with The Guardian claiming Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are interested in his signature.

And now The Chronicle understands Newcastle are also keen to sign the 29-year-old, but Eddie Howe's men would have to stump up a significant amount of money in order to land the forward ahead of their rivals.

Blues receive Van Hecke boost as Spurs see second bid rejected

Chelsea have received a boost in their pursuit of Jan Paul van Hecke after Brighton and Hove Albion CEO Paul Barber revealed the club have turned down a second bid from Tottenham Hotspur for the Netherlands star.

With Van Hecke having just 12 months left on his contract with the Seagulls, there has been plenty of speculation surrounding his long-term future, with The Telegraph reporting that both Chelsea and Liverpool are interested in the €81m-rated (£70m) centre-back.

But Brighton chief Barber has revealed they have now turned down a second offer from Tottenham for Van Hecke, insisting he will not be sold unless the club receive a fee they deem suitable.

In an interview with talkSPORT, Barber said: “There's always going to be a lot of interest in our best players, and certainly in the case of Jan Paul. We've been very clear that that interest has been ongoing for a while, it's coming from multiple sources.

“Yes, we have rejected a bid from Tottenham over the last week or so, in fact, two bids. From that point of view, it has to be right for us as well as the player.”

Deschamps tells Lacroix to resolve future before World Cup

France boss Didier Deschamps has urged his players to sort out their futures before the World Cup starts, amid tentative speculation linking Maxence Lacroix with Chelsea.

French outlet RMC Sport understands the 26-year-old could leave Crystal Palace in the summer, with the centre-back reportedly valued at more than €40m (£34.5m).

As speculation continues to swirl regarding Lacroix's long-term future, the former Wolfsburg man has now been told to clarify his situation before representing France at the World Cup, with manager Deschamps keen for his players to avoid distractions in North America.

In quotes carried by RMC Sport, when asked about the transfer speculation surrounding several players in his France squad, Deschamps said: “Obviously the faster the situation is clarified, the better it will be.

“But it applies to everyone. I tell everyone that once the World Cup has started, there will be no need to think about anything else.”