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Al-Ahli table massive Fermin Lopez offer with Barcelona under pressure to sell amid despite star's desire to stay

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<p>According to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/ahli-saudi-quiere-fichar-fermin-118698586" target="_blank">SPORT</a>, Barcelona are considering Fermin Lopez to be a viable option for sale in order to raise funds for a potential left-wing signing. The Spanish midfielder, who has risen from their La Masia youth academy, has been offered a lucrative deal by Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The Catalans are in dire need of a new left winger, with players like Liverpool’s Luis Diaz, Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, and Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams on their radar. However, since this is expected to be an expensive signing, they <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/trouble-barcelona-la-liga-president-warns-sign-nico-williams-without-selling-cant-register-joan-garcia/bltf4998274a180d1bf" target="_blank">have to offload someone from the existing contingent at a high price</a>. Fermin's offer from Saudi Arabia is lucrative from the player’s point of view, but he is not looking to leave Barca.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Al-Ahli, who have the likes of Ivan Toney and Riyad Mahrez on their books, won their first Asian continental title by defeating Japanese side Kawasaki Frontale in the AFC Champions League Elite final. They are also considering <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-sa/lists/ange-postecoglou-sacked-tottenham-boss-saudi-pro-league-approached-al-ahli-brutal-exit-north-london/blt9c4e7aee13693906" target="_blank">hiring Ange Postecoglou as their new manager</a>.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Barca are expected to first monitor Fermin's stance and then continue their search for a new left winger.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR BARCA?

Al-Ahli table massive Fermin Lopez offer with Barcelona under pressure to sell amid despite star's desire to stay | Goal.com

New Asian champions Al-Ahli are eyeing a move for Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez, with the Spanish champions intent on signing a new winger with the funds raised.

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