90min reports on Chelsea's interest in signing Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez for €40m (£34.3m), amid competition from Atletico Madrid. Chelsea are ready to stump up €40m (£34.3m) to sign Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez, who is also wanted by Atletico Madrid.

Atletico Madrid are ready to test Barcelona's resolve over midfielder Fermin Lopez with a bid worth £40m. According to El Nacional from Spain, the Madrid-based club is keen to secure the services of the young midfielder, testing Barcelona's willingness to part with Lopez for a significant fee. The proposed bid reflects Atletico's serious interest in strengthening their squad with the addition of Lopez, who is seen as a promising talent in Spanish football.