DO confirms: Chelsea evaluates the possibility of signing Fermin and has not yet started contact with Barcelona

Hupu August 26th TheAthleticUK ace reporter David Ornstein exclusively reported that Chelsea is evaluating the possibility of signing Barcelona midfielder Fermin, but the Blues and Barcelona have not yet had contact with him on his transfer.

Given Barcelona's depth in the midfield position, Chelsea is keeping in touch with the players' camp as the club still explores offensive reinforcement options in the midfield position. Fermin's contract at Barcelona will last until 2029, with the midfielder signing a new contract in October 2024, extending his existing contract for another two years.

The 22-year-old missed for more than a month with a thigh injury at the start of the 2024-25 season, but still continued to play 46 times throughout the season last season, most of which were substitutes, scoring 8 goals and sending 10 assists.

Fermin scored goals in three of the last five games of Barcelona last season, helping Frick's team win last season's La Liga title.

The Spanish midfielder joined Barcelona from Real Betis at the age of 12 and grew up in Barcelona's La Macia youth training camp. After being loaned to Linares in 2022-23, Fermin broke into Barcelona's first team in the 23/24 season, and scored 11 goals 43 times under the leadership of coach Xavi.

It is worth mentioning that as the current Spanish international, Fermin made his debut on the Spanish adult team in June 2024.

DO said that since Frick's team is currently well reserved in the midfield, Pedri, De Jong, Ormo, Cassado and Gabby are all among the choices. Therefore, Fermin's playing time in the new season may be further reduced.