Fermin Lopez showcased why he can take the next step up and become a key player at Barcelona as he inspired the Blaugrana to a 5-0 victory over Como.

Tension is said to be building in the Barcelona dressing room as team-mates Fermin Lopez and Gavi are at loggerheads due to their girlfriends, who repotedly do not get along. Gavi and Lopez are known to be close friends since childhood as they spent a significant amount of time at La Masia together, before featuring for Barcelona's senior side. Gavi, who recently celebrated his 21st birthday, notably did not receive any message from Lopez.

Manchester United are reportedly willing to make a substantial offer for rising Barcelona star Fermin Lopez, with Sport claiming the Premier League club have tabled a £61 million ($70m) bid in the hope of luring the midfielder away from Camp Nou. Within the Barcelona camp, while some still believe in his long-term value to the squad, others are warming to the idea of parting ways, if a hefty proposal arrives.

Barcelona have reached a decision over the immediate future of midfielder Fermin Lopez, who has been on the radar of Premier League giants Chelsea.

Fermin Lopez has no plans to leave Barcelona, despite the club being open to letting him leave as they look to balance their financial books.