Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has given an update on Chelsea’s interest in signing Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez during the summer transfer window.

Romano: “Chelsea offered €40m to sign Fermin Lopez. That money was never going to be enough to convince Barcelona.

“From what I’m told, Chelsea sent that bid, even though they knew that the deal was almost impossible, because they really wanted to make the player feel that their interest is concrete.

“They really believe Fermin would be perfect for what they’re building at Chelsea.”