Manchester United dealt huge blow in race for Barcelona star
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11-second readManchester United's interest in Barcelona's Fermin Lopez appears to have gone nowhere, according to a report by TeamTalk cited by EPL Index. Barcelona have made it clear that they have no intention of selling the 23-year-old Spain international midfielder.
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Manchester United's interest in Barcelona's Fermin Lopez appears to have gone nowhere, according to a report by TeamTalk cited by EPL Index. Barcelona have made it clear that they have no intention of selling the 23-year-old Spain international midfielder. A senior source at the Catalan club described the idea of selling Lopez as laughable, stating that nobody has spoken to Barcelona about him.
Barcelona regard Fermin Lopez as a core part of their team and have no appetite to open discussions or negotiate a transfer fee. Lopez signed a new contract with Barcelona earlier this year, reinforcing his status at the club. Hansi Flick considers him a key part of the team, and the club's stance on retaining him is absolute.
The speculation around Manchester United's interest in Fermin Lopez was reportedly driven by intermediaries sounding out potential interest, rather than any serious approach from the club. Sources close to Old Trafford have played down the idea of United pushing for Lopez, and the selling club, Barcelona, was not involved in these discussions.
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Manchester United’s name has been dragged into plenty of market noise, but the latest line around Fermin Lopez appears to have gone nowhere fast. According to TeamTalk, Barcelona have made their position emphatically clear, there is no prospect of the Spain international being sold. The 23-year-old midfielder had been mentioned in connection with United, with wider suggestions that a move away from Barcelona could develop. The reality, as outlined by the report, is far firmer. A senior source connected to the Catalan club delivered a blunt message when asked about the situation, saying: “Is this a serious question? Nobody has spoken to Barcelona about Fermin Lopez, as they know he is completely unattainable.
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