Barcelona playmaker Fermin Lopez has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months.

He has been linked with multiple Premier League clubs, and it appears that Sunderland has now joined the race for him. The newly promoted club has done quite well in the Premier League and is looking to be more ambitious in the transfer market.

They are looking to improve the team further and have identified the Barcelona wonderkid as a potential target. They have submitted a proposal of €80 million to sign the player, as per Fichajes. It will be interesting to see whether Barcelona is interested in selling him. Lopez is a talented player with a bright future, but Barcelona are going through financial difficulties. Selling him for €80 million would represent a massive boost for their finances.

It remains to be seen whether they will sanction his departure over the next few days.

Would Lopez want to join Sunderland?

The opportunity to move to the Premier League can be exciting for most players. It will be interesting to see if Lopez is attracted to the idea of playing for Sunderland. The move might come across as a step down for him. He is playing for one of the best clubs in the world, and joining Sunderland might not be very appealing for him. However, he might have to accept the move if Barcelona are prepared to sell him.

It will be interesting to see if any other club is willing to come forward with an offer to sign him. The 22-year-old is a phenomenal talent with a bright future, and he could develop into a top-class player with the proper guidance.

If Sunderland manages to get the deal done, it would be a tremendous acquisition for them. The 22-year-old could be a star for them. He is capable of operating both centrally and on the flanks. He will help create opportunities for his teammates and find the back of the net as well.

Lopez has been linked with big clubs in recent months, and he will certainly hope that a bigger team comes in for him this month.