According to a Sky Sports report on his abrupt departure from West Ham United to Manchester United this morning, it is now clear that the star player made an official departure request to West Ham United 72 hours ago after it was discovered that West Ham United had not fulfilled the terms of the transfer contract. According to reports, West Ham United paid the fan favorite €11.5 million this morning when his contract ended. According to reports, he was almost done with a three-year, €45.2 million contract with Manchester United, but…

Fermin Lopez to Newcastle United transfer twist as £34.6m offer ‘submitted’
The very latest Newcastle United transfer news with Chelsea making a move for Barcelona and Magpies target Fermin Lopez

Newcastle United have been handed a huge Fermin Lopez transfer update with Chelsea making a formal approach to Barcelona, it has been claimed. The Magpies are one of several Premier League clubs being linked to the 22-year-old alongside two London clubs.

“I don’t want to lose any players now, because it will be a tough season,” he said recently. “This quality from Fermin, he is doing really good, from last season – also when we start here, in the new season. I am happy with him and the players, and I want to keep everyone here, because we are happy with the options we have.”

However, Chelsea look as though they will still attempt to sign him in the final days of the transfer window with a formal approach now made.

“EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea send an official written proposal to Barcelona for Fermín López!” Journalist Fabrizio Romano wrote on X. “Initial proposal worth €40m has been submitted this afternoon, right after the game. #CFC awaiting answer from Barça after sending a proposal.”