"They were initially keen on signing Fermin Lopez from Barcelona, but they have now turned their attention towards Bernal. The 18-year-old defensive midfielder is a tremendous prospect with a bright future, and he could develop into a star for Chelsea with the right guidance. The opportunity to move to England could be exciting for the young midfielder. Chelsea have done well to groom young players over the years, and they could help him fulfil his potential."
"Meanwhile, the midfielder has returned from a serious injury. Bernal was on the sidelines for 383 days with ACL damage. He missed 61 matches during that period. He will need time to get back to his best and regain his fitness levels. In addition to that, he is unlikely to be a regular starter for Chelsea, and therefore, a move in the near future seems unlikely. The 18-year-old needs to play more often in order to continue his development."
Chelsea are targeting 18-year-old Barcelona defensive midfielder Marc Bernal to add quality and depth in midfield and view him as a long-term prospect. Bernal has also been linked with Manchester United and Newcastle United. Chelsea shifted focus from Fermin Lopez to Bernal and see potential for him to develop into a star with proper guidance. Bernal returned from a 383-day absence due to ACL damage, missing 61 matches, and will need time to regain fitness. He currently needs regular game time and is unlikely to be an immediate regular starter at Chelsea. Barcelona's financial difficulties could make a transfer possible.
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