Spanish media: With a total value exceeding 80 million euros, Chelsea plans to exchange Hato plus cash for Fermin.

Frankly, Barcelona's attacking midfielder Fermin is indeed well-suited to Chelsea's tactical approach, yet the Blues face great challenges in acquiring him. According to the latest report from Spanish outlet Elnacional, after failing to sign Fermin in this summer transfer window, Chelsea has not given up. Coach Maresca believes Fermin perfectly matches his tactical needs and hopes Burley can pay over 80 million euros to secure the Spanish midfielder. Chelsea has decided to reach out to Barcelona again, attempting to persuade Laporta and Deco, but Barcelona is reluctant to let Fermin go since Flick rotates him with Olmo, who is injury-prone, and Barcelona wants to maintain depth in the attacking midfield position.

It is reported that Chelsea's latest plan to sign Fermin involves a player-plus-cash swap. The Blues are aware that Barcelona is searching for a new left-back, and Hato, whom Chelsea signed for 44.18 million euros this summer, has had limited playing time under Maresca. Chelsea’s strategy is to offer Hato plus money to Barcelona in exchange for Fermin, aiming to form an attacking duo with Palmer.

Fermin is currently 22 years old, stands 1.74 meters tall, is right-footed, primarily plays as an attacking midfielder, is valued at 70 million euros on Transfermarkt, under contract until 2029, and this season has scored 4 goals and provided 2 assists in 12 La Liga matches, along with 3 goals and 2 assists in 5 Champions League appearances, showing great efficiency.

Hato is 19 years old, 1.82 meters tall, left-footed, mainly plays as a left-back, valued at 35 million euros on Transfermarkt, with a contract until 2032. Since joining Chelsea this season, he has appeared 4 times in the Premier League, 2 times in the Champions League, and 3 times in the League Cup, contributing 1 assist.