Detailed view of the Chelsea club badge on the corner flag. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 24: Detailed view of the Chelsea club badge on the corner flag prior to The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Luton Town at Stamford Bridge on January 24, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Chelsea were reportedly hoping to sign the Barcelona attacking midfielder Fermin Lopez during the summer transfer window.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Chelsea were hoping to sign in a swap deal involving Christopher Nkunku. Lopez has been linked with Manchester United as well.
Barcelona reject Lopez approach
However, the move has now failed, and Barcelona have rejected their approach. The Spanish outfit are not keen on letting the 22-year-old leave the club, and he is highly rated by manager Hansi Flick as well.
Lopez has the attributes to develop into a top-class player for Barcelona, and letting him leave the club this summer would have been a mistake. Barcelona are looking to build a team capable of winning trophies consistently, and they need to hold their best players. Lopez is a promising young talent who could develop into a future star.
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Chelsea could use Fermin Lopez
Fermin Lopez in action for Barcelona. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Chelsea need more cutting edge and creativity in the final third, and it is no surprise that they were keen on the attacker. He is versatile enough to operate in the number ten role as well as a central midfielder. He could have helped them create goal-scoring opportunities.
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