Chelsea are reportedly considering together with defender Jorrel Hato as a part of a swap deal to snap up Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez. The 22-year-old has been with the Barca first crew for the reason that 2023-24 season.
Lopez has made 106 appearances throughout competitions for Hansi Flick’s aspect, contributing 26 objectives and 15 assists. That features seven strikes and 4 assists in 18 outings throughout competitions this season.
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Regardless of being contracted to the Camp Nou until 2029, Lopez has attracted consideration from the Blues, who have been additionally within the fray in his providers in the summertime. As per Soccer 365, Maresca’s aspect have rekindled their curiosity within the younger Spaniard, however he will not come low-cost.
As per studies, the Premier League giants must half with £80 million to land Lopez. To sweeten the deal, co-owner Todd Boehly is able to embrace promising left-back Hato, who has been on Barca’s shortlist just lately as sporting director Deco seems to bolster the place.
The 19-year-old Hato arrived at Stamford Bridge this summer time from Ajax and has performed 9 instances throughout competitions for Maresca’s aspect, registering an help. Valued at €35 million (£30.5 million) by Transfermarkt, the left-back is contracted with the Blues until 2032.
What’s subsequent for Chelsea and Barcelona?
Each Barcelona and Chelsea have had first rate begins to the season, particularly Barca, who’re atop La Liga after 18 video games, with a four-point lead over second-placed Actual Madrid.
Hansi Flick’s aspect ended the 12 months with a 2-0 league win at Villarreal, with Raphinha (penalty) and Lamine Yamal scoring both aspect of the break to offer the guests all three factors. That got here following a victory by the identical margin at Guadalajara of their Copa del Rey opener earlier this month.
The Blaugrana return to motion within the new 12 months with a La Liga journey to Espanyol on Saturday (January 3) earlier than internet hosting Athletic Membership within the Supercopa de Espana semi-final 5 days later.
In the meantime. Chelsea are coming off a 2-2 residence draw with Bournemouth in midweek to shut out the 12 months. All 4 objectives got here earlier than the break, with the Blues recovering from a purpose down to guide after 23 minutes.
The Blues subsequent face a frightening journey to Manchester Metropolis within the league on Sunday (Januray 4) as they appear to snap a three-game winless run, dropping one (2-1 at residence to Aston Villa final weekend).
Edited by Bhargav
