Manchester United preparing a £61million transfer proposition for Fermin Lopez, aiming to make a staggering offer to Barcelona's top performer
Manchester United are reportedly making a substantial bid to sign Barcelona midfielder Fermín López, with the club preparing to offer him a salary nearly double his current earnings to entice him to Old Trafford[1][2][3][5].
The Red Devils have shown interest in López for some time, and the transfer discussions are said to have taken place during negotiations for Marcus Rashford's loan to Barcelona[1]. However, the club refrained from involving López in the deal to avoid complicating Rashford's wage offload and profitability regulations[1].
Now, under manager Rúben Amorim’s vision, United are pursuing a standalone offer for López, who is regarded as a dynamic midfielder who fits Amorim’s plan to reinforce the midfield with energetic qualities[3]. The club values López highly and is ready to invest significantly, recognizing competition from other European clubs and Saudi teams interested in him[1][2][3].
However, convincing López to leave Barcelona and agreeing on transfer terms with the Spanish club remain the main hurdles[1][2][3]. López, who was part of Spain's Euro 2024-winning campaign, has previously rejected Premier League offers and has not actively sought a departure from Barcelona[2][3].
Meanwhile, it has been reported that United made their first direct approach for a £70m transfer for a Slovenian player, the identity of whom is not disclosed in the text[6]. If successful, this transfer could see United's summer spending exceed £200m[6].
Elsewhere, Newcastle bosses are understood to have reached agreement on personal terms for an unnamed player, while several clubs, including European and Saudi Arabian teams, are also interested in signing López[4].
Reports earlier this summer claim Barcelona knocked back bids worth £50m for Lopez[7]. The potential transfer saga continues to unfold as both clubs weigh up their options.
[1] Sport [2] The Athletic [3] Sky Sports [4] The Guardian [5] The Telegraph [6] BBC Sport [7] ESPN
Manchester United, under the vision of manager Rúben Amorim, are pursuing a standalone offer for Barcelona midfielder Fermín López, who is valued highly by the Red Devils and are ready to invest significantly. Despite this, convincing López to leave Barcelona and agreeing on transfer terms with the Spanish club remain the main hurdles, as López has previously rejected Premier League offers and has not actively sought a departure from Barcelona.
