In a surprising development, Manchester United have been tipped to make a substantial bid for Barcelona’s rising midfield star, Fermín López, according to a report from Spanish outlet SPORT.
The report claims that United have already contacted Barcelona and have indicated that they are willing to pay as much as €70 million to sign the 22-year-old this summer. This interest was reportedly first raised during the recent negotiations for Marcus Rashford’s successful loan deal.
This potential move aligns with confirmed reports that a new central midfielder is firmly on the agenda for manager Ruben Amorim, who is keen to add more quality to his engine room after securing his primary attacking targets for the summer.
While Barcelona’s preference is to keep the talented academy graduate, their well-documented financial struggles mean they would undoubtedly be “tempted” to do business if such a large offer were to materialize. The club needs to raise funds to register new players and would have to seriously consider the proposal.
The final decision will ultimately rest with Fermín himself. He has already rejected interest from Premier League sides Arsenal and Chelsea earlier this summer and is said to be happy with his role at Barça. However, Manchester United are reportedly preparing a “mammoth” contract offer that could double his current salary in an attempt to convince him to make the move.
The chance to become a guaranteed starter at a club like Manchester United could also appeal to the young Spaniard, especially with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon. The situation is now a test of loyalty versus sporting ambition and financial reward.