3 Top stories circling the Barcelona camp amidst the transfer window

Amidst the club's ongoing pursuit to sign Nico Williams, along with some other top additions, a series of important updates have arrived regarding the contracts of some star Blaugrana players. From reports indicating Fermin Lopez's future at Barcelona to the salaries of some star players, much has been happening at the Blaugrana club recently.

Fermin Lopez's contract talks

Rising through the academy ranks of La Masia, Fermin's rise at the top level has been exceptional. Debuting for the first team last season, the 21-year-old youngster has soon pieces of brilliance in Barcelona's midfield. Featuring for FC Barcelona 43 times in the 2023/24 campaign, Fermin played a crucial role, adding 12 goal contributions to the team count.

On top of that, his athleticism proved worthwhile for Barca in an otherwise injury-hit campaign as he ended the season injury-free alongside 2 other players. Thus, talks regarding cementing the place of such a brilliant talent have been prevailing in the Barcelona board.

According to recent reports, the club will soon start talks to renew the contract of Fernando Lopez until 2028 or 2029. Given the potential he has, Barca would hope that he showcases his brilliance and plays a significant part in the club's future campaigns.

De Jong to become the highest La Liga earner

Since Barcelona faced the injury of Dutch star Frenkie De Jong, things haven't been a smooth ride for them. His presence in Barcelona's midfield has been pivotal, resulting in the way they have performed since his arrival.

Not long ago, Barcelona announced that they would try to accelerate his contract renewal process as soon as possible, showcasing his importance in the club currently. According to a few reports, De Jong is expected to get €37.5M as a salary fee in the upcoming campaign.

Even though it sounds a bit more, Barca fans can't neglect what De Jong's availability means for the club. On top of that, Al Sadd has offered Gundogan a 3-year contract, and if he leaves, the club needs someone like De Jong to stabilize the game in the middle of the park.

Lewandowski's salary crosses €30M

Since Hansi Flick had announced that Lewandowski would be his top priority striker, Lewandowski's fortune seems to have taken a right turn. According to recent reports, Robert Lewandowski's salary next season will be around €33M.

Bagging this hefty amount as a salary fee, Lewandowski is set to become the second highest-salaried player at the Blaugrana club next season. Managing 76 goal contributions for Barcelona in the last two seasons, he has lived up to his name at the club so far.

However, with Flick returning as the Barcelona manager, it is expected that Lewandowski's 2024/25 campaign will be a memorable one in the striker's illustrious career.