{"id":262906,"date":"2026-09-16T11:30:01","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T11:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/16\/arsenal-and-chelsea-interested-in-signing-barcelona-midfielder-fermin-lopez\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T11:30:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T11:30:01","slug":"arsenal-and-chelsea-interested-in-signing-barcelona-midfielder-fermin-lopez","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/16\/arsenal-and-chelsea-interested-in-signing-barcelona-midfielder-fermin-lopez\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal and Chelsea interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Arsenal<\/a> and Chelsea<\/a> were busy in the summer transfer<\/a> window that recently ended as they made some quality additions to their squads. With only a fortnight having passed since Deadline Day, they have already begun planning for activity next year.<\/p>\n

El Nacional has reported<\/a> that the Gunners and the Blues are both keen on signing Barcelona<\/a> midfielder Fermin Lopez, and would be prepared to make bids upwards of \u00a386 million to secure the Spanish international\u2019s services.<\/p>\n

Lopez has been brilliant for Barcelona under Hansi Flick and has made an especially fast start to the 2026\/27 season with four goals and two assists in all competitions in six matches under his belt.<\/p>\n

With Arsenal and Chelsea needing better depth and quality in midfield, particularly in their creative department, their interest in the 23-year-old La Masia graduate comes as no surprise following a memorable few months for the player.<\/p>\n

Chelsea could trump Arsenal to sign Fermin Lopez<\/h2>\n

Fermin Lopez would be an excellent addition in the Premier League<\/a>, not least for Arsenal and Chelsea. However, it is fair to believe Xabi Alonso would be in a pole position to trump Mikel Arteta<\/a> to the Barcelona star\u2019s signing.<\/p>\n

Chelsea have a massive gap in midfield after Enzo Fernandez\u2019s departure to Manchester City<\/a>, and unlike Arsenal, who already have Martin Odegaard at number 10, the Blues can offer Barca better transfer fees and the player a regular role in their line-up.<\/p>\n

The midfielder would be a solid addition for the Blues. His ability to unlock defences with accurate passes into the final third, late runs into the box and work-rate to press and make interceptions without the ball will hold him in good stead under Alonso.<\/p>\n

Barcelona will want to hold onto Fermin Lopez, who is already one of the world\u2019s best in his position, but the prospect of receiving \u00a386 million for a La Masia graduate could compel them into considering his sale to balance their books.<\/p>\n

It will be interesting to see what comes of the Spaniard\u2019s future in 12 months\u2019 time.<\/p>\n

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