FC Barcelona is going through a challenging phase of the season, but this hasn't stopped significant proposals from coming in for their players. El Nacional has discovered that Chelsea has made an initial offer of about 30 million euros for Fermín López. The recently renewed youth player hasn't been receiving much trust lately.
However, Barça's reply was firm. These 30 million euros aren't enough to accept the offer for Fermín López, as the club's executives have a different valuation. For the youth player to leave, Chelsea already knows they would have to pay double for the Spaniard: 60 "rocks".
If the offer is increased to 60 million euros, Barça would be willing to accept the departure of a Fermín López who isn't crucial for Hansi Flick. In any case, for now, it seems unlikely that this will happen.
Offer to Attract Álex Baena to Barça Announced: Unexpected Twist and Flick Celebrates
If Fermín López ends up leaving for those 60 million euros, Barça's plan is clear: go all out for Álex Baena. That is precisely the price set by his release clause with Villarreal, facilitating the operation without the need to negotiate any agreement between clubs.
A few days ago, Álex Baena spoke clearly about his future. He began by saying: "I've always said, and I will always say that, to leave Villarreal, it would have to be for a better team. And a better team than Villarreal would be a top-10 in the world." He later added: "I've always said that Villarreal is the club of my life and that I'm happy here. If that opportunity ever comes, we'll look into everything for the good of both."
"I try not to look, things are always being sent to me or reaching me, but nothing. I'm focused on finishing the season at Villarreal, and staying here, where I'm happiest. In the end, things keep coming, and you're always focused on your own and what you can do now," concluded Álex Baena.
Hansi Flick is informed of the conditions for Álex Baena's departure and remain interested. It's a possibility that is very appealing at Can Barça, especially if Fermín López leaves.