One of Barcelona’s all-time greats has questioned the club’s possible sale of Fermin Lopez in the coming days.
The 22-year-old has been heavily linked with a potential transfer move to Chelsea this week, while Newcastle United have also shown a firm interest in signing the Spain international.
Despite Hansi Flick’s previous statements over wanting to keep Lopez in Catalonia, Chelsea have now formally reached out over a potential move, and the midfielder is considering an exit.
Chelsea are willing to double his salary to secure a move to Stamford Bridge, but Barcelona have reportedly set a €90m asking price, which only Newcastle are currently willing to meet.
Despite reports from Catalonia saying Lopez remains keen to stay at Barcelona, he’s requested permission to negotiate with Chelsea, but it’s not clear if the Blues are willing to stump up the money for him with €50m their current ceiling.
Barcelona fans are torn over the saga and former La Blaugrana midfield lynchpin Sergio Busquets has offered a warning over selling a La Masia graduate.
“Players who leave La Masia have a different vision of what it’s like to wear the badge, to come through the youth ranks and reach your dream of being in the first team,” as per Mundo Deportivo.
“In the end it’s an individual decision, they have to look out for the good of themselves, the club – and if he stays – then so much the better.
“I don’t know 100% if a sale is necessary, if he wants to leave, and the club give permission, the only thing we’re going to do is support him and wish him all the best.”
All parties are now awaiting an update from Lopez, with the club keen to keeping him, but the financial injection on offer via a sale is also tempting.
Cenacnry
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garnacho can still do the work instead of fermin Lopez's $90m asking price
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Cenacnry
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Hey
hidabeklpz
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garnacho can still do the work instead of fermin Lopez's $90m asking price
Davichi
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The headline is completely misleading. Busquets isn't calling out anything here. He's simply expressing his feelings about La Mesia graduates and offering his support to whatever decision is taken by Fermin. ÀF, you guys need to do better.
kameerl
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buonanotte is here, let them keep their flop
dendmosuyz
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I love for Fermin Lopez to stop his move to Chelsea.
viwbelptuy
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I see no reason why fermin Lopez is being considered for sale because he's damn good. The fact that he's falling down the pecking order doesn't necessarily mean he should be sold. Remember we've a very long and winding season and for that should expect injuries, suspensions among other factors that would stretch the depth of our team. Yes Barca may be under a more documented financial mess however care should be taken not to allow this gem of a player to leave. I've every cause to believe that Barca will seriously regret it if this boy is allowed to go.
Taaaikrstz
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us we love him when he controlling the boll
Taaaikrstz
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keep Lopez at club places
Taaaikrstz
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don't sell farmin Lopez please keep him at the club
Dueeimno
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the guy he is a game changer anytime he shows up in the pitch, you can feel the difference. please let keep him
Dueeimno
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we must keep fermin at all cost
Rieaemryz
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Swap with Isak
netcnosz
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YAMAL Base
returnofthesaith
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I'm still baffled about the reasons why Barcelona spent so much on Dani Olmo without checking his injury records. By the time Fermin Lopez is Dani's age he would be well grounded and better player
returnofthesaith
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I just hope he's not being systemically pushed out from the club because of the rumoured issues with Gavi. It would be unfortunate if this is the case.
yadadkort
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Xavi wanted to solve these problems by bringing up young players from la masia like the way they used to but guy"Deco"is there playing cards behind.... selling better players bringing in floops "Rashford"and new players when you know that you're having problems to solve.....
yadadkort
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Since Deco came in Barca has faced more problems than before....he doesn't love the club....he just want Barca to suffer in one way or another....
yadadkort
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let Rashford go back to man.utd cause he adds nothing to Barca...,also let swyzne go....
Mipabcmrsz
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sell ferran instead
chucks1990
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this app self
Dikikmrtuz
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Barca we in hard zoon let us focus on defender issues.
Salut c'est comment
zepimostuy
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Nafiu
fualrstyz
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we need you boy
wobadioruz
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Barca we in hard zoon let us focus on defender issues.
nidaclny
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no hansi flick's don't sele he
yezaceory
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useless club before you said Barcelona is not good enough why you people want to buy a player for club you people don't like
yezaceory
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let them go to other clubs and buy a player not this boy useless clubs
lacacdrty
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he is a good backup player and I will want him to stay, but not all players are going to stay. some have to besides we are well covered in midfield and we need the money
__Here_we_go__
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To be honest he is very good backup player & versatile also
dabbcilpr
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welcome to cheisea
Hiaadelmrs
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welcome to Chelsea
Vakcdlpsyz
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let's Lopez stay at Barcelona