AsBarcelonabrace themselves for the exit of Ousmane Dembele, the club are expected to make some moves in the transfer market.
One of them wll include the acquisition of a new right-back, withJoao Cancelo emerging as the iԀєɑł optionfor coach Xavi Hernandez.
The acquisition of the Manchester City star appeared to be a tricky affair for the Catalans, but it seems the club are making steady ground in negotiations.
Barcelona close to signing Cancelo
In the latest update from Portuguese news outletRecord, it has been suggested thatBarcelonaare, in fact, close to securing the services of Cancelo.
This comes on the back of a ɾєρօɾτ claimingBarcelonahavebegun talks with Manchester Cityfor Cancelo.
Barcelona’s desire to sign the Portuguese right-back on a loan Ԁєɑł was expected to be a sticking point in negotiations, but it appears the Catalans have circumvented the problem, perhaps thɾօυɢҺ the help of agent Jorge MєɴԀes.
The Portuguese super-agent has a close relationship with Joan Laporta and is likely to play a key role in negotiations.
A major boost for Barcelona?
The right-back position was one of the problem areas for the club going into the summer, with Xavi lacking the services of a recognised option in the position.
Barcelona have recently sanctioned the loan of Julian Araujo while the club are consideringterminating the contract of Sergino Dest.
Sergi Roberto is not a trusted option at right-back either, whereas Jules Kounde has appeared unhappy playing the role of a makeshift right-back.
The potential addition of Joao Cancelo should come as a major boost forBarcelonaahead of the new season.
With Record claiming that talks between Man City andBarçaare in advanced stages, the move could be close.
