Barcelona is well aware of its financial needs and that this summer it will most likely have to open the door to some players who, a priori, were considered untransferable. One of the most sought-after players is Fermín López, for whom Manchester United has reportedly made a huge offer, but Hansi Flick is very clear that whatever the team’s financial situation, there are red lines that will not be crossed and the player is untouchable.
Barça and its need to sell
Barça is dragging its financial problems into another summer, which has left it outside the 1:1 rule and with no room in the wage bill to register Joan García, Szczesny, and Marcus Rashford. These three players are set to be important in Hansi Flick’s plans for this season, but with less than two weeks to go before the start of the season, they are not available to the coach.
In the case of Joan García, this could be resolved if Ter Stegen’s absence, following back surgery, is extended to four months or more, but in the other cases, departures are necessary. There are several names on the way out, such as Iñaki Peña, Oriol Romeu, Andreas Christensen, and Héctor Fort, but it cannot be ruled out that there will be some bigger and unexpected sales, and that is where the name Fermín López comes in.
Fermín and a sweet end to the season
Fermín López gained importance in Hansi Flick’s team as the season progressed, finishing the campaign as an undisputed starter and in great form.
In the last few league games, the Barça youth player has been a regular goal scorer, always playing a key role in securing the title. Throughout the season, his participation has gone from strength to strength and he is now an undisputed member of the German coach’s squad, who counts on him to be an important player in the team.
Manchester goes all out for Fermín
That is the coach’s idea, but the truth is that the Andalusian’s good form at the end of the season has attracted interest in the transfer market, mainly in the Premier League. The latest rumor in this regard comes from there, suggesting that Manchester United is preparing a million-dollar offer for the Huelva-born player. According to the British newspaper The Sun, Manchester United is preparing an offer of £61 million (€70 million) to sign the Andalusian player. The offer is more than tempting given the team’s situation, but the player does not want to leave and Hansi Flick has been adamant.
Flick closes the door on him
As we said, Hansi Flick refuses to let the player leave. There are other players in the team who could generate interesting sales, although not as substantial as the Huelva-born player, who has become indispensable to the German coach. The German coach does not even want to hear about a possible departure for the youth player, whose contribution in the more than 2,000 minutes he played last season was key. He has perfectly assumed his role of coming off the bench or starting (Fermín started in 19 of the 46 games he played last season) when the team has needed him, always with an attitude and work ethic that has convinced the coach, as his numbers speak for themselves and the Huelva-born player has an eye for goal. His eight goals and nine assists guarantee the player’s continuity at the Camp Nou.