Barcelona are ‘carefully evaluating’ a €50 million (£43.2m) bid from Chelsea for Fermin Lopez, according to reports in Spain.

Chelsea remain in the market for another attacking signing to bolster Enzo Maresca’s squad and have also held extensive talks with Manchester United over a deal for Alejandro Garnacho.

However, The Athletic report that Chelsea have now made an approach to Fermin’s camp over a deal for the 22-year-old before Monday’s transfer deadline.

Meanwhile, Catalan newspaper Sport report that Chelsea have submitted a€50m (£43.2m) offer for Fermin and the attacking midfielder is ‘aware’ of the interest from the Premier League club.

Crucially, the report adds that Barcelona have not immediately rejected Chelsea’s bid as the money would significantly ease their short-term fina

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