Man City Want Joao Cancelo Decision Soon Among Strong Barcelona Interest

Richmond MarfoJune 15, 2023

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Manchester City have barely finished celebrating their first ever Champions League victory, but are already looking to get a move on with their business this summer. That includes finding a solution to Joao Cancelo’s future.

The Portuguese full-back was loaned out to Bayern Munich in January, and no longer appears to be in Pep Guardiola’s plans. The Bavarian side have neglected to take up their €70m buy option on the 29-year-old.

Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has claimed that discussions regarding his future will begin imminently, highlighting that both Barcelona and Arsenal are looking at him.

Manchester City want to find a solution for João Cancelo before the pre-season as Portuguese fullback will be available on the market. 🚨🔵 #MCFC

Discussions will take place soon as the interest of Barcelona remains strong — Arsenal also had contacts on player side. pic.twitter.com/mJyPcMwCPW
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 15, 2023

Cancelo is thought to be one of Barcelona’s top targets in the position, although they would likely only be able to afford a loan deal, whereas City may seek to move him on permanently.

It would also require a change of perspective from City, at least according to Xavi Hernandez. The Barcelona manager said that they moved for Cancelo in the winter window, but that City did not want him to move to Camp Nou.