As we head towards the final phase of the summer transfer window, it is no secret thatBarcelonaare in the market for a new right-back.
Joao Cancelo has emerged as the likeliest option for theBlaugrana, who are locked in negotiations with Manchester City over a loan Ԁєɑł.
Barcelona’s negotiations with Man City going well
According toFabrizio Romano, Barcelona’s negotiations with Manchester City are advancing well at the moment and are about to enter a crucial stage.
It has been established thatBarçawill sign Cancelo on a loan Ԁєɑł, but the two parties are yet to figure out the loan fee the Catalans will have to pay.
They are also yet to reach an agreement over Cancelo’s salary and the exact value of the purchase option that can be activated at the єɴԀ of the season.
It must be noted thatBarcelonaareɾєρօɾτedlytrying to lower the purchase option, though Man City want a minimum clause of €45 million.
Sunday: Barcelona’s deadline for ‘Operation Cancelo’
In another ɾєρօɾτ fromSPORT, it has been claimed thatBarcelonahave set a deadline for ‘operation Cancelo’.
It appears the Catalans want to close out the Ԁєɑł by Sunday, failing which the club may look towards other options available in the market.
Arsenal, after all, have entered the operation, though Cancelo’s agent Jorge MєɴԀes has promisedBarçathat his client will don theBlaugranacolours this season.
ShouldBarcelonamiss out, however, the club could shift their focus to Ivan Fresneda. The Real Valladolid starlet has become anattractive option for the clublately, due to his potential and technical profile.
All things considered, the coming days could prove to be crucial asBarcelonalook to complete the purchase of a right-back.
