Bayern interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Fermín López

Bayern Munich is keen on signing Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Fermín López, according to El Nacional.

Details. The report states that Bayern has identified López as a key reinforcement for next season, with the move being a personal priority for head coach Vincent Kompany.

The young Barcelona midfielder has caught the attention of the Bavarian coach due to his versatility, intensity, and ability to break into attacking areas. Bayern has already submitted an initial offer of €30 million, but Barça immediately rejected it, making it clear they would only negotiate for a significantly higher fee.

Bayern is not planning to back down, and is reportedly willing to nearly double its initial bid to meet Barcelona’s financial demands.

In Germany, there is confidence that an offer of around €60 million could sway the board led by Joan Laporta, although Barcelona has no intention of parting ways with one of its key prospects for the future.

Background. Previous reports indicated that Bayern had initiated talks over a potential move for Florian Wirtz.