As we head into the final few weeks of the transfer window, everything suggestsBarcelonaare going towrap up the signing of Joao Canceloin the near future.
The Manchester City star is likely to join the club on a loan Ԁєɑł, with an option to buy at the єɴԀ of the season.
However, what is surprising is thatBarcelonahave not ruled out the possibility of signing yet another right-back this summer.
Ivan Fresneda still an option
According toSPORT,Barcelonaare still interested in signing Fresneda, irrespective of whether or not Cancelo joins the club this summer.
The club see the Real Valladolid starlet as an iԀєɑł investment for the future, knowing he has the potential to become a first-choice right-back for the club.
Barcelona have previously approached Valladolid this summer,tabling an €8 million offer, with €5 million in bonuses. It was knocked back by the Spanish outfit.
However, the Catalans are expected to make another effort by improving the terms. They are open to offering €9 million, with an additional €6 million in add-ons.
A key clause in the Ԁєɑł
IfBarcelonamanage to reach an agreement with Real Valladolid over Fresneda this summer, they might fancy loaning him out.
The idea forBarçais to allow Fresneda to continue his development elsewhere before he is ready to fight for a permanent place at Camp Nou.
However, asBarcelonaalso look to sign an attacker, it remains to be seen whether or not the Catalans will be able to secure a Ԁєɑł for Fresneda in the coming weeks.
For the immediate future,Barcelonawill depєɴԀ on the services of Cancelo, who brings expertise and technical quality on the right-hand side of the defence.
