According to Sport, João Cancelo has told Manchester City that if he cannot join Barcelona this summer, he would rather stay at the Etihad and run down his contract, even if it means not being part of the first-team squad.
The report claims that Barcelona are very keen on signing Cancelo permanently, and the player himself is eager to make the move to the Camp Nou. However, Barcelona’s current financial situation means they are struggling to meet Manchester City’s demands.
Sport reveals that Barcelona are interested in loaning Cancelo for another season with a €20 million (£17 million) purchase option included in the deal, but Manchester City want a fee of at least €25 million and have already tried to sell the Portuguese international to Italian clubs.
Cancelo’s contract with Manchester City expires in the summer of 2027, which means that Barcelona and other clubs interested in him will have to wait until at least January 2027 to discuss a free transfer…
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