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Barcelona undertook several risky operations during the 2023 summer transfer window, including signing two players on loan during the final days. This included bringing in Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid and Joao Cancelo from Manchester City.
The Catalans knew about the problems surrounding both players’ apparent behaviour and attitude, but did not have much choice with the squad crying out for replacements in attack and defence.
However, neither player has been a nuisance for the club the entire season, and have – to a large extent – solidified their place in the squad next season if Barça can reach an agreement with Atletico and City over some kind of deal – permanent or otherwise.
And as per a report published by Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit for one of the two.
Operation Joao Cancelo on track
The report states that Manchester City have no intention of retaining the services of Cancelo after the season ends. They want him to leave the club by the end of the season, either on loan or permanently.
His agent, Jorge Mendes, met with Barcelona officials earlier this week for the Champions League, and also met with the Manchester City board later.
Barcelona have shown their interest in retaining the services of Cancelo and Felix, but do not have the budget to push for their permanent signings in the summer, with the prices quoted at €30-40 million and €80 million-plus, respectively.
The Joaos will not come cheap. (Photo by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images)
As such, the Blaugranes have been considering another loan for the two, with a better salary split and the option of making both signings permanent at the end of the tenure.
With City seemingly open to another loan for the Portuguese, Barça will be able to push to keep him at the club for another season, at least.
The Manchester outfit and Barcelona could also be in talks to sign Bernardo Silva by the time the transfer window opens, with the…
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Author : Udhav Arora
Publish date : 2024-04-26 15:12:47
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