Man Utd set for £61m raid for midfielder Fermin Lopez with Barca open to offers

Manchester United are planning a €70 million (£61m) offer to sign Barcelona midfielder Fermín López.

Sources indicate United are ready to meet Barcelona’s valuation and believe López could be drawn by an offer that doubles his current salary at Camp Nou.

The Spaniard has long been admired by United, who considered him as early as January, when a £58m bid was reportedly rejected by López himself.

Barcelona, struggling to register new signings due to financial constraints, are said to now be open to selling the La Masia graduate if the price is right .

Sport, the Catalan outlet, first claimed United were ready to table the €70m figure to extract funds and free up squad space.

Fermín López, 22, enjoyed a successful 2024–25 campaign—scoring six goals and providing five assists in 28 La Liga appearances, plus further contributions in Champions League fixtures.

In total he produced 8 goals and 10 assists in 46 games, helping Barcelona to a domestic treble .

Despite his impact, the rise of midfield talents like Pedri, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, and Dani Olmo has limited his regular first-team minutes.

United’s interest reflects a strategic focus on midfield renewal following Christian Eriksen’s departure and the club’s shift toward younger, dynamic profiles.

Amorim’s plans reportedly include reshaping the squad around high-energy, versatile players—roles López could fill.

No official bid has yet been lodged, and it remains unclear whether a formal offer will emerge immediately.

However, insiders suggest that United are ready to act swiftly should López signal his willingness to depart Barcelona.

With a crowded midfield at Camp Nou and Barcelona’s broader financial challenges, López could become available. If United move decisively, this deal may set the tone for an aggressive recruitment phase as the club reshapes ahead of the 2025/26 season.