New Asian champions Al-Ahli are eyeing a move for Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez.
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Al-Ahli eye move for FerminPlayer yet to take a decisionBarca need to offload playersFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
According to SPORT, Barcelona are considering Fermin Lopez to be a viable option for sale in order to raise funds for a potential left-wing signing. The Spanish midfielder, who has risen from their La Masia youth academy, has been offered a lucrative deal by Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.
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The Catalans are in dire need of a new left winger, with players like Liverpool’s Luis Diaz, Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, and Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams on their radar. However, since this is expected to be an expensive signing, they have to offload someone from the existing contingent at a high price. Fermin's offer from Saudi Arabia is lucrative from the player’s point of view, but he is not looking to leave Barca.
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Al-Ahli, who have the likes of Ivan Toney and Riyad Mahrez on their books, won their first Asian continental title by defeating Japanese side Kawasaki Frontale in the AFC Champions League Elite final. They are also considering hiring Ange Postecoglou as their new manager.
WHAT NEXT FOR BARCA?
Barca are expected to first monitor Fermin's stance and then continue their search for a new left winger.
