Barcelona manager wants Manchester City star 

In a recent report by Mundo Deportivo‘s Gabriel Sans, it has emerged that Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is keen on retaining Joao Cancelo for the right-back position. The club is focusing on negotiating a deal to keep Cancelo, with Manchester City now open to a loan deal as a last resort.

Negotiation Efforts and Alternatives

Joao Cancelo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, is working tirelessly to broker an agreement, and despite challenges, Cancelo’s priority remains playing for Barcelona. If the club fails to secure his services, they will consider alternatives like Hector Fort or Julian Araujo. Flick may also reposition a centre-back like Jules Kounde, a tactic used successfully with the French national team.

Cancelo’s Commitment to Barcelona

Cancelo has received lucrative offers from the Saudi League but remains committed to Barcelona, rejecting all approaches from the Middle East. Manchester City’s asking price of €25 million and high salary demands have deterred potential suitors like Juventus and Inter.

Future Discussions

In the coming weeks, Barcelona and Manchester City are likely to engage in discussions to reach a mutually beneficial agreement. With Cancelo’s desire to play for Barcelona and the club’s willingness to negotiate, a deal may be on the horizon.