Sunderland are interested in signing the Barcelona playmaker Fermin Lopez.

According to Fichajes, they are plotting an ambitious move to sign the midfielder, and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done. They are prepared to spend around €80 million in order to get the deal done.

Lopez has been linked with the move to England in recent months. He has 10 goal contributions for Barcelona, and he could prove to be an exceptional acquisition for Sunderland. They have been outstanding since their promotion to the Premier League, and it is clear that they have the ambition to improve further. It will be interesting to see if they can get the deal across the line in the coming months.

Fermin Lopez would improve Sunderland

Lopez is a technically gifted midfielder who will add more creativity and control to the side. Sunderland have been very ambitious in the transfer market since their promotion. They signed some quality players in the summer, and they are looking to improve in future as well. However, convincing Lopez to join the club might be difficult. The move to Sunderland might come across as a step down for him. He is a talented player with a bright future, and he might look to join clubs where he will be able to fight for trophies. It remains to be seen whether Sunderland manages to convince the player of their project.

If they are able to establish themselves as Premier League regulars, there is no doubt that they will be able to convince top players to join them. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. They have certainly shown Premier League pedigree this season, and they will be hoping to sustain their current level of performance throughout the season.

Signing someone like Lopez would be a strong statement of intent from the English club. It would be a major coup for them. Meanwhile, Barcelona could be tempted to sell the player if they offer is presented. He is not an indispensable asset for them, and they are going through financial difficulties. €80 million could balance the books for them and help them sign quality players.