Chelsea were said to have made a £35 million offer for Lopez, but Barcelona turned it down. The club's manager, Hansi Flick, was reportedly keen on keeping Lopez, who he sees as a key player in the team.

Lopez has stated that the offer from Chelsea made him consider his options, but ultimately he decided to stay at Barcelona to continue his development.

In an interview, Lopez said, "I didn't consider the offer and I don't think they wanted to sell me either." He also confirmed that he received several other approaches, saying, "I received some, yes, but I don't think any came from Real Madrid."

Lopez has made a strong start to the season, scoring two goals in his five appearances across all competitions.

Lopez has made a strong start to the season, scoring two goals in his five appearances across all competitions.