Arsenalare set to face stern competition for the signature of target Joao Cancelo, transfer expertFabrizio RomanoɾєⱱєɑłєԀ exclusively to GIVEMESPORT.
Manchester City are expected to sell Cancelo when the transfer window opens later this year, withArsenalone of the sides interested in the Portuguese international.
Having been alerted of Cancelo’s availability,Arsenallook set to swoop in and challenge for the fullbacks’ signature.
That’s according to a ɾєρօɾτ fromThe Sun, which states Mikel Arteta views Cancelo as the type of player that would be able to take Arsenal’s squad to the next level.
The story claimsBayern Munichare not willing to exercise their £60 million option to buy, with the 42-cap Portugal international now expected to return to Manchester instead.
That’s despite Cancelo having featured often for Thomas Tuchel atBayernand being labelled”world-class”after his debut for the team, even adding the Bundesliga title to his trophy cabinet during a dramatic final day of action in Germany.
However, upon arriving back in England, the chances of reconciling with Pep Guardiola are believed to be low for the former Juventus man, with a permanent exit believed to be most likely instead.
It’s left theArsenalhierarchy on high alert in relation to the possibility of signing Cancelo, but any hopes of a free hit aren’t likely to materialise.
The 29-year-old is believed to be being monitored by a number of clubs across the continent, with Spanish champions Barcelona just one tracking his situation.
What has Fabrizio Romano said about Cancelo to Arsenal?
Speaking exclusively to GIVEMESPORT, transfer expert Romano admittedArsenalhold a firm interest in Cancelo, but will face stiff competition for his services.
On the prospect of signing him from City, Romano claimed:”He will return to Man City, and he will not stay atBayern Munich, this is whyArsenalare well informed on the situation. But there is also Barcelona, as they are really interested in Cancelo.”
Should Man City sell toArsenalyet again this summer?
Remarkably, Cancelo isn’t the only City playerArsenalhave their eyes on this summer, withThe Athleticɾєρօɾτing Arteta is also keen on Ilkay Gundogan.
It comes after the Premier League champions sanctioned the departure of two key players to the Emirates Stadium last summer, withGabriel JesusandOleksandr Zinchenkojoining for a combined total of £77 million.
Such signings helped elevate Arsenal’s position in the Premier League standings, with the duo almost part of a Gunners side that pipped City to the Premier League title.
