Transfer surprise? Bayern eye up Barça star | OneFootball

FC Bayern is reportedly interested in a star from FC Barcelona. Chelsea is also said to be involved.

Is FC Bayern preparing a surprise in the transfer market? According to Spanish transfer expert Gerard Romero, not only FC Chelsea, but also the German record champion has shown interest in Fermin Lopez from FC Barcelona.

Lopez is one of the biggest talents of the Catalans and has played himself into the spotlight with strong performances last season. In 46 competitive matches, he scored eight goals and assisted ten more. What makes him particularly valuable is his versatility: Lopez can occupy almost all positions in the offense, but feels most comfortable in the central midfield behind the strikers.

The fact that Bayern is once again associated with the name Lopez is surprising, as the search for a winger was a top priority in Munich recently. The Spaniard would be more of a candidate for the central offensive midfield - a position where Bayern is actually better equipped after the return of Jamal Musiala.

Nevertheless, Lopez could fit the profile due to his flexibility, especially since coach Vincent Kompany places great value on versatile offensive players.

Already in June last year, there were rumors about a Bayern interest in Lopez, but the BILD quickly reported at the time that there was nothing to it.

Lopez tied to Barça for the long term

A potential transfer would be complicated by the Spaniard's long-term contract. Lopez is tied to FC Barcelona until 2029, which puts the club in a comfortable negotiating position. Even if Bayern were to show concrete interest, a commitment would only be achievable with a high financial outlay.

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It is still unclear how seriously the Munich team is actually pursuing the matter. However, it is clear: Should there be a shift in the hierarchy of FC Barcelona's squad or Lopez's playing time decrease, an opportunity could also arise for Bayern. Until then, the name remains an exciting but rather difficult thought experiment.

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