Overview

• Chelsea submitted an initial proposal for López this week that Barcelona turned down.
• Hansi Flick said he has spoken with López and is convinced he will stay, while noting nothing is certain until the window closes.
• Reporting in Spain says López currently prefers to remain, his entourage favors a move to Chelsea, and he may make a public statement soon.
• Barcelona would consider a transfer only if the player asks to leave and on their terms, with coverage placing the valuation near €90 million.
• With fewer than 72 hours left in the window, López is expected in the squad for Sunday’s match at Rayo Vallecano, and a sale would ease registration constraints.