Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing the Barcelona attacking midfielder Fermin Lopez during the summer transfer window.

According to a report by Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have raised their asking price for Fermin Lopez, and Chelsea will need to pay €90 million in order to sign the 22-year-old playmaker. It will be interesting to see if they are willing to break the bank for him in the summer transfer window.

Lopez is a talented player with a bright future, and he could develop into a key player for Chelsea as well. Barcelona are going through financial difficulties, and it is no surprise that they are willing to let the talented young midfielder leave the club. He has all the attributes to develop into a top-class player with the right guidance.

Moving to Chelsea could be ideal for him at this stage of his career, and recent reports have claimed that he is open to joining the West London club. Regular football in England could bring out the best in him and help him fulfil his potential.

Also, Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to play for them can be hard to turn down. The Blues have recently won a couple of trophies, and they will look to push for the league title and the UEFA Champions League this season.

Lopez would be a superb addition

They need quality players in order to achieve their goals, and Fermin Lopez would be an excellent investment. He will add creativity and cutting edge in the final third. The Spaniard will look to open up chances for his teammates with his passing and vision. His technical ability will help Chelsea break down deep defensive units as well.

The Spanish international is quite young, and he will only improve with coaching and experience. Even if Chelsea have to pay a premium for him, the midfielder might be able to justify the outlay in future. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea are prepared to meet the asking price for the player.

Even though the 22-year-old is a promising young talent, selling him for €90 million could prove to be good business for Barcelona. The reigning La Liga champions could use the funds to improve their squad and balance the books if he moves to Chelsea for a big-money move.