The website "Fichajes" revealed that English club Sunderland has made an official offer of 80 million euros to sign Fermín López, the star from Barcelona, in a deal that could be one of the biggest surprises of the upcoming transfer market.

The website clarified that Sunderland, which is competing for qualification to the Champions League, is looking to strengthen its squad with outstanding young players and sees Firmin Lopez as the perfect piece to lead its new European project.

The same source indicated that the 22-year-old player has stood out significantly with Barcelona this season and has become one of the key players relied upon by coach Hans Flick, thanks to his high technical performance and ability to make a difference in midfield.

The report confirmed that Sunderland is ready to pay the full amount to convince Barcelona to make the deal, considering Lopez as one of the key elements in their future plans alongside the rising talents of the English league.

The website added that Barcelona's management is carefully considering the offer due to the financial crisis the club is facing, despite Flick's insistence on keeping the player in his starting lineup.

Sunderland's interest reflects the increasing value of Firmin Lopez in the European market, while Barcelona has yet to finalize its position on the substantial English offer.