Barcelona midfield star on Manchester City’s winter transfer radar

FC Barcelona have opened the brand new season with two wins from three matches, however regardless of the constructive begin, there’s a sense that enchancment will likely be required because the marketing campaign progresses.

Whereas the summer time switch window didn’t deliver many high-profile gross sales, it was removed from uneventful for the Catalan giants. One participant steadily within the highlight was Fermin Lopez, whose future briefly appeared unsure earlier than he finally confirmed his dedication to Barça.

Now, nonetheless, curiosity from overseas has resurfaced. In response to Crew Discuss (by way of Signings), Manchester Metropolis supervisor Pep Guardiola is eager on making a transfer for Fermin within the January switch window.

The Spaniard needs to strengthen his midfield, which already options Rodri and summer time recruit Tijjani Reijnders, by including a participant able to bringing each versatility and attacking menace.

Metropolis reportedly made an strategy for Fermin throughout the summer time, however Barcelona made it clear they weren’t keen to barter.

Even so, Guardiola has been satisfied by the 22-year-old’s qualities and sees him as a participant who might add one other dimension to his facet. Able to working as an inside midfielder, an attacking midfielder, and even out large, Fermin has confirmed himself as a priceless all-rounder.

Final season, the Spaniard performed 46 matches, scoring eight objectives and offering ten assists, underlining his significance in Barcelona’s setup. His skill to interrupt traces, arrive late into the field, and shoot from distance has made him certainly one of La Masia’s standout merchandise lately.

The key impediment for Metropolis is Fermin’s contract, which runs till 2029. Extra importantly, the participant himself has reiterated his want to stay at Barcelona.

Even so, the dynamics of the market can change rapidly, and Metropolis’s monetary sources might take a look at Barça’s resolve if a major supply is made.

It stays to be seen whether or not Metropolis will make a concrete monetary supply for Fermín in January. Even when they do, Hansi Flick is unlikely to sanction a sale. The approaching months will reveal whether or not Fermin’s “se queda” really holds.