Overview

• López remains at Barcelona after late-window links to Chelsea did not lead to a move.
• Multiple reports cited a Chelsea bid near €40 million, which Barcelona viewed as insufficient against valuations reported closer to €90 million or a sale only at the player’s request.
• Head coach Hansi Flick publicly said he expected López to stay and emphasized his importance to the squad this season.
• Coverage outlined Barcelona’s salary-limit pressures and noted internal debate over raising funds by selling a homegrown player.
• Reporting differed on how far Chelsea’s approach progressed, and teammate Lamine Yamal said López told the squad he was happy staying at Barça.