Barcelona’s summer looked calm after early transfer business, but that peace may not last much longer.
According to Fichajes, recruiters from the Saudi Pro League have zeroed in on a young midfielder who burst into the scene and quickly became a Camp Nou fan‑favourite.
The Catalan academy graduate only became a full‑time first‑team member eleven months ago.
Yet he finished the campaign as one of La Liga’s most energetic pressers, chipping in with timely goals and late surges into the box.
In a squad packed with established names, his relentless running, quick feet and willingness to shoot on sight earned regular applause and turned heads far beyond Spain.
Now Al Ahli, one of Saudi Arabia’s biggest spenders, are preparing an offer believed to be close to €60 million.
The Jeddah‑based club want a creative engine to link midfield and attack.
And scouts consider Barca’s breakout performer the ideal fit.
The player is young enough to improve, proven enough to start immediately, and marketable in a league that craves fresh European talent.
Barcelona’s board faces a genuine dilemma. Financial Fair Play continues to bite, and selling an academy player counts as pure profit in the books.
At the same time, supporters value La Masia graduates as the heart of the project.
Also, Hansi Flick has praised the youngster’s work‑rate in private meetings with sporting director Deco.
His dream remains to become a Camp Nou starter, but he is also aware that competition for minutes will stiffen once Gavi returns and Joao Neves talks advance.
Fermin Lopez, the 22‑year‑old Andalusian, who scored seven times in all competitions last season is drawing attention from Saudi Pro League club.
Al Ahli believe his mix of flair and fight could lift them into AFC Champions League contention, and they are ready to push hard before Europe’s window even gathers pace.
Barcelona must now choose: bank a hefty fee that eases their books, or gamble on Fermin Lopez blossoming into the next long‑term midfield star under Flick.
The clock is ticking, and Saudi cheques rarely stay on the table for long.
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