Sunderland ready to spend €80m to sign Barcelona midfield star – Report | OneFootball

FC Barcelona may not have had the most ideal start to the 2025/26 season, but one player who truly seems to be shining is Fermin Lopez. The Spaniard has unlocked a new level to his game and has been very consistent with his goal contributions.

In the summer, the 22-year-old was heavily linked with an exit from the Catalan club, with Chelsea interested in signing him. However, he put his head down and has now become a regular starter for Hansi Flick’s team.

Now, according to Fichajes, Premier League surprise package Sunderland are ready to offer €80m to sign Fermin Lopez. The newly promoted side is having a dream season and currently sits fourth in the standings.

The Black Cats are being ambitious and want to sign the La Masia graduate. Money in the Premier League is rarely a stumbling block, and even a newly promoted side can pursue such a move.

Sunderland would love to have Fermin in their squad. He would instantly become one of the stars of the team alongside Granit Xhaka, and his physicality and style of play would likely suit the Premier League very well.

However, Barcelona are unlikely to sanction a sale for a player who is a key part of their plans. Despite the money involved, this is not a transfer that is likely to go through, and we will have to wait and see how things play out.