After failing to sign Firmin Lopez, Chelsea FC has started to follow Marc Bernal, the young midfielder from Barcelona, as an alternative option to strengthen their midfield.

Chelsea had made an official offer to acquire Firmin, but Barcelona's management rejected it, confirming that the player would only leave if his release clause of 500 million euros is paid, especially with coach Hans Flick's insistence on keeping him.

Chelsea's interest has now shifted to Marc Bernal, who recently returned from a long knee injury and caught attention in his first appearance after recovery. The player has previously participated in 12 matches with the first team and is known for his passing accuracy.

Chelsea is monitoring Bernal's development in the upcoming period and may move to sign him in the future as part of their plan to acquire European talents, despite the difficulty of negotiating with Barcelona.