Barcelona reject €100 million for the sale of Fermín López

Reports have revealed that Manchester United were ready to make a huge offer to sign Spanish midfielder Fermín López from FC Barcelona during the recent transfer window.

According to "El Nacional", Manchester United's management sees Fermín López as the right option to be a long-term successor to Portuguese Bruno Fernandes, as the club aims to strengthen its midfield with a player capable of taking on playmaking responsibilities in the future.

The source added that Manchester United were prepared to offer up to €100 million, but FC Barcelona showed no willingness to enter negotiations regarding the player, insisting on his continued presence in the squad.

Fermín López is not only attracting interest from Manchester United, as Chelsea are also monitoring the player's situation, but FC Barcelona are insisting on retaining the services of the 23-year-old midfielder.

FC Barcelona's insistence on keeping Fermín López comes amid the player's importance within the team's project, making his departure in the upcoming period a complicated matter, even if substantial financial offers arrive from top Premier League clubs.