Chelsea are interested in Barcelona forward Fermin Lopez, talkSPORT understands.

The 22-year-old is another product of the hailed La Masia academy at Barca and has made 89 senior appearances for the LaLiga giants.

Lopez has scored 19 goals and assisted 11 others, and earned two caps with the Spanish national team.

Chelsea could look to complete a deal before the end of the transfer window on September 1 , but they have not yet made a bid.

Their interest in Lopez comes during negotiations for another two attacking options before Deadline Day.

talkSPORT reported earlier on Tuesday that the Blues are still in talks with Manchester United over a deal for Alejandro Garnacho .

United insist on a £50million fee and Chelsea aren't close to that sum, but there is an expectation that G

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