Barcelona receive four Premier League bids worth up to €100m for Fermin Lopez

Barcelona have received four offers from Premier League clubs for midfielder Fermin Lopez, with proposals reportedly reaching €100m after his recent improvement in form and performances.

The 23-year-old has attracted growing interest following a series of impressive displays and goals, with his performance against Atletico Madrid emerging as a significant moment in the mounting pursuit of his signature.

According to Spanish newspaper Sport, the latest bids are worth more than the offers Barcelona received during last summer’s transfer window. Chelsea previously made a €70m proposal for Lopez, but the Catalan club and sporting director Deco did not consider it worthy of a response, believing the figure was far below the player’s value.

The situation has now changed. Sport reports that Barcelona have received offers of up to €100m from four prominent English clubs interested in taking the midfielder to the Premier League.

Chelsea and Manchester United are understood to be leading the race, while two other clubs have also expressed an interest in signing Lopez.

Barcelona’s strongest position is the player’s reported desire to remain at the club and continue developing at Camp Nou. Lopez is said to have ignored attempts to lure him away, regardless of the financial value of the proposals or the stature of the clubs making them.

The club also recognise the progress Lopez has made on the pitch and are preparing to reopen discussions with his representatives in the coming period. Barcelona want to revise his contract to reflect his increased importance within the squad.

Lopez signed his current deal in January 2026. It runs until 2031 and contains a €500m release clause, but Barcelona are understood to believe the agreement no longer fully reflects the midfielder’s rapid sporting development.

The latest fixture listings show Chelsea facing Leeds United in the Premier League on 21 November 2026, while Barcelona are scheduled to play Villarreal in La Liga on 22 November 2026.