The Catalans are serious about keeping the midfielder
Barcelona are putting their foot down when it comes to Fermín López and his transfer status amid the rumors of strong interest from Chelsea.
After setting a price tag of €70 million for the midfielder on Tuesday, the Catalans have now raised their asking price to €90 million, according to Fernando Polo of Mundo Deportivo. Barça’s stance on the matter is clear: they have zero desire to sell and will only consider Fermín’s exit if the player himself requests a move and Chelsea are willing to meet the Blaugrana’s new asking price.
Chelsea gave Fermín 48 hours on Tuesday to decide whether he wanted to join them, and the deadline is quickly approaching. Fermín has been promised a “protagonist role” in Enzo Maresca’s team and Chelsea certainly have the money to meet Barça’s asking price, but the Blaugrana have now taken such a strong position that Chelsea may have no choice but to back off.
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