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Chelsea make €40m bid to sign Barcelona's Fermin

Chelsea have made a £37 million (€40m/$50m) bid to sign Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez as they look to strengthen before the transfer window closes.

Fermin and Barca make final decision on Chelsea offer

Chelsea pushed hard with a €40 million offer, but Barcelona and attacking midfielder Fermin Lopez have both shut the door on a deadline-day move.

Fermin opens up on Chelsea rumours after opting for Barca stay

Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has addressed speculation linking him with a move to Chelsea, insisting his dream has always been to succeed at Camp Nou.

Fermin reveals which Barca players pressured him to reject Chelsea

Fermin Lopez addressed the speculation linking him to Chelsea and revealed which Barcelona team-mates influenced him to turn down the English giants.

Revealed: How Barca convinced Fermin to reject Chelsea offer

Fermin Lopez turned down the chance to join Chelsea after he reportedly had encouraging talks with coach Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco.

Fermin 'never had any doubts' about snubbing Chelsea

After starring with two goals in Barcelona's 6-0 thrashing of Valencia, Fermin Lopez has insisted he "never had any doubts" about rejecting a summer move to Chelsea. The Premier League side made an attempt to sign the midfielder but he was convinced to stay as the club stood firm on their €90 million (£78m/$106m) valuation for the Spanish international.

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Fermin in tears after Getafe win amid Barcelona injury fears

Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez was in visible pain as he lay down after the final whistle of his side's 3-0 win against Getafe on Sunday, prompting the medical team to check on him. Lopez was seen holding his leg and left the pitch crying as coach Hansi Flick consoled him. The club confirmed they are soon going to conduct tests.

Fermin lifts lid on Chelsea interest and laughs off Real Madrid

Fermin Lopez joked Real Madrid were not among the clubs trying to sign him in the summer as he admitted that he received more offers than just Chelsea's late bid. The midfielder insisted that leaving Barcelona was never an option, though, as he looks to become a crucial figure for Hansi Flick's side following another injury upset.

Fermin Lopez opens up on alleged girlfriend rift with Gavi

Fermin Lopez has shut down rumours of a rift with Gavi, insisting that the two remain close friends despite months of speculation linking their supposed fallout to personal disputes and training-ground clashes. The Barcelona midfielder says he is focused on maturity, mental strength and loyalty to the club as the noise around his relationship with Gavi refuses to die down.

Fermin & Rashford on fire in ideal Clasico warm-up

Marcus Rashford scored twice and Fermin Lopez netted a brilliant hat-trick as Barcelona thumped Olympiacos 6-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday. Hansi Flick's side blitzed their opposition with four goals in 11 second-half minutes, as they took advantage of a remarkably harsh sending off that reduced the visitors to 10 men.

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Barca given good news as Fermin return scheduled

Barcelona have been handed a major fitness boost as Fermin Lopez edges closer to a comeback. The 22-year-old midfielder, sidelined since late-September with a muscle injury, has resumed individual training on the pitch. His expected return after the international break against Girona will be a welcome lift for Hansi Flick, who has faced mounting injury concerns.

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Barca confirm Fermin Lopez injury after tearful Getafe win

Fermin Lopez left the field looking visibly distraught after Barcelona's league win against Getafe. The midfielder dropped to the pitch, holding his groin and the back of his leg, before leaving the field as coach Hansi Flick hugged him. The club have now received the test results, and the 20-year-old is slated to be sidelined for around three weeks.

Fermin, Raphinha & Lewy all grab braces in Barca win

Fermin Lopez stole the day while Raphinha and Robert Lewandoswki struck a devastating brace off the bench each to brush aside Valencia 6-0, as Barcelona returned to winning ways in La Liga. La Blaugrana put on a true five-star display as the visitors were put to the sword.

Fermin breaks silence on alleged Gavi rift & Chelsea transfer interest

Barcelona star Fermin Lopez has played down talk of an alleged rift with team-mate Gavi and revealed why he chose not to join Chelsea this summer.

Chelsea give Fermin ultimatum as Barca asking price revealed

Chelsea have been told they will have to increase their offer for Fermin Lopez after submitting a surprise bid for the Barcelona midfielder this week.

Chelsea exploring Fermin transfer as talks opened

Chelsea are reportedly exploring a move for Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez, having already established contact with the player's entourage. Fermin has firmly established himself as a prominent figure at Barcelona under Hansi Flick, and helped the club win a domestic treble last season. Chelsea are now interested in bringing Fermin to Stamford Bridge as Enzo Maresca seeks to bolster his attacking ranks.

Frequently asked questions

: Marcus Rashford can play in all the three positions in attack, although he's most often used as a left winger at Manchester United.
: Marcus Rashford was born in Manchester, England, and was brought up in the Fallowfield, Withington, and Wythenshawe areas of the city.
: Marcus Rashford wears the No. 10 jersey at Manchester United. He was given this number after Zlatan Ibrahimovic's departure ahead of the 2018-19 season, making him just the third academy graduate after Mark Hughes and David Beckham to wear it.
: Marcus Rashford is 1.80m (5ft 11in) tall. He is an explosive winger with a powerful shooting technique.
: Marcus Rashford weighs 70kg (154 lbs), allowing him to rely on his acceleration and speed, as well as agility.
: Marcus Rashford spent two years (2003-2005) at Fletcher Moss Rangers, before joining the Manchester United youth academy in 2005. Interestingly, he spent a week of training at Manchester City and had garnered interest from Liverpool and Everton.
: No, Marcus Rashford does not have any children.
: Marcus Rashford is currently single after breaking up with ex-fiancee Lucia Loi in 2023.

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