Having failed to impress in Erik ten Hag‘s second season at Manchester United, the Premier League club are willing to invest in the team ahead of a new season.
United have been linked with some players and report claimed they’ve submitted a £25m bid to sign Fermin Lopez from Barcelona.
Just like Man United, Barcelona endured a difficult season but Lopez proved himself whenever he’s called upon by Xavi Hernandez who has now been sacked.
Lopez was handed his first-team debut for Barcelona last August and enjoyed an impressive breakthrough season as he went on to score eight goals in La Liga.
Fermin Lopez celebrates after scoring the teams second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
Though United are willing to sign him on a permanent deal, Lopez insists he is ‘not interested’ in his links with a move to the Red Devils and wants to remain at Barcelona.
When asked directly about United’s offer, Fermin told Relevo: ‘I don’t read the press, I’m not really interested.
‘The important thing is that I want to be at Barca and I only think about Barca. Nothing else.’
Asked if he has spoke with Barce’a new head coach, Hansi Flick, Fermin said: ‘He wished us all luck in the first game, but that’s about it.
‘A couple of messages and that’s it. I guess he’ll watch the Euros and keep an eye on me.’
Lopez impressive performance for Barcelona saw him named in Spain’s squad for Euro 2024. He came on as a second-half substitute in the 1-0 win over Albania which was only his second appearance for the national side.
Manchester United might come back with an improve offer for Lopez and it’s left to see if the young midfielder will decide to move to Old Trafford.
