Barcelona is reportedly planning an ambitious move to acquire a Chelsea star in one of the most notable transfer deals of the year. The Spanish club is said to be willing to offer two of their own players in exchange for Chelsea’s highly sought-after midfielder, Enzo Fernandez.
Currently leading La Liga, ahead of rivals Real Madrid, and performing strongly in the Champions League, Barcelona is aiming to bolster its squad further. According to Spanish media, as reported by TeamTalk, Barcelona has set its sights on Fernandez and is prepared to offer Frenkie de Jong and Ferran Torres in exchange.
Fernandez, one of the Premier League’s most expensive signings in 2022 at £107 million, has been in excellent form recently. Barcelona hopes to avoid a high transfer fee by proposing this player swap deal.
De Jong and Torres, who were signed for a combined £115 million, have seen their market values decline due to inconsistent performances. Transfermarkt currently values De Jong at £49.3 million and Torres at £24.6 million.
This potential move follows Fernandez’s impressive resurgence at Chelsea. Despite initially being benched by new manager Enzo Maresca, Fernandez has become a key player, contributing three goals and six assists in his last six matches. With consistent performances, including a goal in each of his last five Premier League games, he has become indispensable to the team.
Having played 19 games for Chelsea this season, Fernandez is seen as a crucial part of the club’s future plans. Chelsea has no intention of selling him in the upcoming January window or next summer. However, Barcelona’s bold offer highlights their determination to strengthen their squad.
