Chelsea’s transfer window frustrations continue to pile up, and the timing could not be worse for a club already desperate for reinforcements — www.naijnaira.com reports.
According to Chelsea News, the club’s pursuit of attacking options has suffered another major setback after Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez decided he would rather stay at Camp Nou.
This comes only hours after reports confirmed that Tottenham had moved ahead of Chelsea in the race for Xavi Simons, sealing a fee with RB Leipzig while the Blues delayed their formal approach.
For Chelsea fans who followed the Simons saga all summer, the twist feels especially painful, as the midfielder had been expected to land at Stamford Bridge.
Spurs boss Thomas Frank added fuel to the excitement by saying: “European nights are just special,” underlining how Champions League football made their project more attractive for Simons.
With Simons on his way to North London, Chelsea quickly shifted their attention to Fermin Lopez, a 20-year-old talent who has been catching the eye at Barcelona.
However, journalist Ferran Martinez confirmed that “Hansi Flick and Deco both believe that selling Fermin would be a mistake on a sporting level,” stressing that Lopez remains committed to staying.
Even though Lopez has endured a challenging spell at Barcelona, sources close to his camp reveal he has no intention of leaving, despite Chelsea’s persistent efforts.
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