Barcelona and Flick confirmed they hope Fermin to stay. However, they up to the player's decision. At the same time, Fermin is still having desire to stay in Barca much longer. it most likely Chelsea's bid getting rejected due to that reason.
Currently, it's not just Chelsea who want Fermin Lopez. According to the latest rumors, Newcastle are also trying to sign the player quickly before the deadline. In fact, some reports say that Newcastle are prepared to offer him four times his current salary, which would be difficult to turn down.
Deadlines like this are often used by clubs to sign players through quick negotiations, but this could also be a double-edged sword for Barcelona in the end.
Currently, they already have Rashford on loan from Manchester United, but losing Fermin could impact the quality of their attack, particularly on the wings. However, Newcastle's offer might be too tempting to refuse, especially with the substantial release clause they are offering for Fermin Lopez.