Barcelona put a deadline to complete the deal for Manchester City defender
It is not a secret that Barcelona are looking for a new right back as we move closer to the end of the summer transfer season; this is something that has been widely reported.
Joao Cancelo is the player who has emerged as the most likely choice for the Blaugrana, who are currently engaged in discussions with Manchester City on a loan deal.
Positive progress is being made in negotiations between Barcelona and Man City.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the conversations that Barcelona is having with Manchester City are progressing well at the moment and are about to approach a stage that is critical.
Cancelo will sign for Barca on a loan, and this fact has been proven; however, the loan fee that the Catalans will be required to pay has not yet been determined by the two clubs.
Cancelo’s pay and the specific value of the purchase option that can be exercised at the end of the season are both still up for debate, and they have not yet come to an agreement on either one.
It is important to note that, according to rumors, Barcelona is attempting to reduce the purchase option, while Man City is pushing for a minimum clause of €45 million.
According to a second story that was published by SPORT, Barcelona is said to have decided when ‘operation Cancelo’ will come to an end.
It would appear that the Catalans want to finalize the transaction by Sunday, and if they are unable to do so, the club may consider pursuing other opportunities currently on the market.
Cancelo’s representative, Jorge Mendes, has assured Barca that his client will be playing for the Blaugrana this season, despite the fact that Arsenal have joined the competition for his client’s services.
In the event that Barcelona is unable to secure the player, the club may refocus their attention on Ivan Fresneda. The promising young player from Real Valladolid has recently emerged as a desirable prospect for the club as a result of his potential and technical profile.
When everything is taken into account, the next few days could prove to be quite important for Barcelona as they attempt to finalize the purchase of a right-back.
Barcelona put a deadline to complete the deal for Manchester City defender