Though Barcelona's incoming business during the summer transfer window ended in July, come deadline day all eyes were focused on Fermín López and his possible departure from the club.
During the final week of the transfer window, Chelsea submitted a formal bid worth €40 million (£34.6 million; $46.7 million) to try and lure Fermín to Stamford Bridge. After weeks of speculation, the Blues finally made their move to sign the La Masia graduate.
