Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso wants Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez

Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso is pushing for the club to sign Barcelona’s attacking midfielder Fermin Lopez, according to reports.

The 23-year-old is a target for Alonso, who wants Lopez included in his Chelsea squad. However, Barcelona have no desire to sell the Spain international and would not enter negotiations unless an offer reached at least 120m euros.

The final transfer fee could be even higher, with Barcelona understood to value Lopez above that figure. Rumours have previously linked the midfielder with a move to Chelsea.

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