Tottenham & Man Utd held talks with Euro giants over deal to sign £25m star – reliable journo

Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United reportedly made contact with Barcelona over a deal to signal Fermin Lopez this summer time, as per the switch journalist Matteo Moretto.

The Lilywhites at the moment have James Maddison as the one choice to deploy within the attacking midfield place. Dejan Kulusevski and Wilson Odobert may play the quantity ten function if wanted however the duo is extra comfy taking part in out broad. So, it appears Spurs tried to signal a brand new attacking midfielder to create competitors for Maddison.

Moretto has reported that Tottenham expressed their curiosity in signing Lopez from Barcelona and even ‘enquired’ in regards to the particulars of securing his signature this summer time.

Furthermore, the journalist says Spurs weren’t the one membership that expressed their curiosity in signing him as Man Utd additionally opened talks with the Blaugrana over a possible transfer. However, a deal ultimately didn’t materialise as neither the participant nor Barcelona thought-about this deal.

Nonetheless, Lopez was a squad participant for Barcelona final season and following Dani Olmo’s arrival, his probabilities could dry up much more this season because the Catalan giants have a number of different choices to deploy within the quantity ten function.

Battle

So, if he ultimately can’t discover common game-time this season then he might be persuaded to maneuver in 2025. In that case, Man Utd or Tottenham can handle to safe his signature subsequent summer time ought to both membership revive their curiosity.

The Spaniard has a £338m launch clause in his present contract and it’s unlikely that Spurs or the Crimson Devils would try to signal him except Hansi Flick’s facet decide to cut back their asking worth, particularly given he’s valued at round £25m by Transfermarkt.

Bruno Fernandes has been the first-choice attacking midfielder for Man Utd. Mason Mount was signed to deputise the Portuguese final 12 months however upon transferring to Outdated Trafford, he has struggled with health issues in recent times. Subsequently, the Crimson Devils are seemingly seeking to signal a brand new quantity ten.

Lopez loved a stellar summer time together with his nationwide workforce Spain as he gained the European Championship and likewise guided his nation to win the Gold medal within the Olympics.

Lopez might be a shrewd acquisition for Tottenham or Man Utd if both membership ultimately handle to safe his signature.