The future of Fermín López has quickly become one of the hottest topics of the transfer window. Chelsea are reportedly ready to put forward an eye-watering salary package that exposes the huge gap between what the midfielder currently earns at FC Barcelona, forcing the academy product to seriously reconsider his future at the Camp Nou.

What Salary Is Chelsea Offering Fermín López?

The London club is prepared to hand Fermín López a contract worth €15 million gross per season, more than double his current salary of around €6 million at Barcelona.

This staggering difference, combined with persistent calls from head coach Enzo Maresca, has pushed the player to question for the first time his initial decision to remain with the Blaugrana.

What Is the Transfer Proposal and How Is Barcelona Responding?

According to SPORT, Chelsea plan to submit a bid of €58 million for the Spanish midfielder. Journalist Miguel Rico added that Barcelona’s sporting director Deco will not make the operation easy, setting the asking price at €70 million.

The Catalan club had assumed they would avoid making a major sale this summer, but the magnitude of Chelsea’s proposal has turned the situation into a major dilemma.

What Role Does Hansi Flick Play?

Manager Hansi Flick has made his stance clear: he does not want to lose any of his key players. Both Fermín López and Marc Casadó, names linked with potential exits, remain part of his plans and are not considered for transfer.

Interestingly, Fermín was on a short holiday in the Balearic Islands when Chelsea’s offer arrived, leaving him little time to make a decision with the transfer window closing on Monday, September 1 at 23:59 CET.

A Sporting and Financial Dilemma

Economically, Chelsea’s offer is difficult to turn down. On a sporting level, the proposal is just as tempting: in London, Fermín López would arrive as a marquee signing with an almost guaranteed starting role in the Premier League. At Barcelona, while still important, he has not always been part of the starting XI.