Chelsea clarifies its final position on Lopez

Chelsea have revealed their final position on signing young Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez, after submitting an official offer worth €40 million. The London club's management decided to permanently halt negotiations and move on to other targets as the transfer window closes, according to the Athletic. According to press reports, Barcelona's insistence on obtaining approximately €90 million, along with the player's desire to continue at Camp Nou, prompted Chelsea to withdraw from the deal . The decision gives the Blues the opportunity to focus on alternative deals in the crucial hours of the transfer window, as they seek to strengthen the team's ranks for the current season . It is worth noting that Lopez (22 years old) played 46 matches for Barcelona last season in all competitions, during which he scored eight goals and provided 10 assists.