The website 'Fichajes' revealed that English club Chelsea is planning major deals in the summer transfer market of 2026, targeting the signing of Spanish midfielder Fermín López from Barcelona and Argentine striker Julián Álvarez from Atlético Madrid, with a total amount reaching €300 million.

López is considered a key player under Hans Flick’s leadership, having scored eight goals and provided eight assists in his last twenty official matches with Barcelona. Sources indicate that Chelsea is ready to offer €150 million to convince the Catalan club to sell their young star, especially given the current financial pressures faced by the Spanish club.

López possesses high technical abilities, notably intense pressing without the ball and a competitive mentality, making him suitable for coach Liam Rossinière’s vision in the English Premier League. The English club’s management has initiated preliminary contacts with the player and his agent to gauge their readiness for a move to London.

As for Julián Álvarez, Chelsea seeks to sign him to strengthen their attacking line after he scored 11 goals and provided five assists this season with Atlético Madrid. The club is preparing to pay another €150 million to secure his transfer, benefiting from his previous experience in the English Premier League and his ability to be the main focal point of the attack in the team’s new project.

These deals aim to build a strong attacking trio alongside Estefão and Pedro Neto, restoring the team’s scoring power in crucial matches, while sending a strong message to competitors about the club’s financial capabilities and its ability to sign top global players.