Barcelona are making progress in their pursuit of Manchester City wing-back João Cancelo. Talks are ongoing with Manchester City, and Barcelona is hoping to complete a loan arrangement that includes an option to make the signing permanent. Cancelo has agreed to personal terms with Barcelona, and negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing. Cancelo found limited playing time under Pep Guardiola last season but won two league titles with Bayern Munich on loan. ESPN reported
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TOP STORY: Barcelona Advances in Pursuit of Cancelo
According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona has made significant progress in their pursuit of Manchester City wing-back João Cancelo.
Discussions with the Premier League champions are ongoing, as manager Xavi Hernandez has expressed interest in acquiring a wing-back who can contribute to the team’s attacking play.
Although Barcelona cannot propose a permanent transfer, they are hopeful of finalizing a loan arrangement that includes an option to make the signing permanent. Cancelo remains under contract with Manchester City until the 2026-27 season.
According to Nicolo Schira, personal terms have been agreed upon between Barcelona and Cancelo. Negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing as they work towards a mutual agreement on the structure of the proposed season-long loan.
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Cancelo fell out of favor under Pep Guardiola last season but enjoyed success after joining Bayern Munich on loan in January, where he won two league titles.
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PAPER GOSSIP (by Adam Brown)
– Discussions have reopened between Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappé regarding a contract extension, as reported by L’Equipe. While progress has been limited, there are indications of improving relations between the player and the club. Mbappé, the 24-year-old French international, was present in the stands during PSG’s opening Ligue 1 match against Lorient, which ended in a 0-0 draw.
– Juventus will only consider parting ways with striker Dusan Vlahovic if his valuation is met, according to Calciomercato. The 23-year-old Serbian international is valued at €35 million, and despite talks with Chelsea, significant differences remain between the two clubs. Should his valuation not be met, manager Massimiliano Allegri is willing to include him in the first-team squad for the upcoming season.
– Chelsea has expressed interest in signing Nice goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, as reported by The Guardian. With Real Madrid looking to acquire Kepa Arrizabalaga as a replacement for the injured Thibaut Courtois, the 36-year-old former Leicester City shot-stopper has emerged as a potential option. Schmeichel made 36 appearances for Nice in Ligue 1 last season but has expressed a desire to leave France.
– Representatives from Barcelona and Villarreal have held discussions regarding a potential move for right-back Juan Foyth, writes Sport. The 25-year-old Argentine international is a top target for Barcelona, who are seeking a right-back. However, Villarreal has been unwilling to negotiate below Foyth’s €54 million release clause.
– AS Monaco has shown interest in signing Borussia Dortmund attacking midfielder Thorgan Hazard, reports Foot Mercato. The Ligue 1 club has intensified their pursuit of the 30-year-old Belgian international, who is in the final year of his contract at Signal Iduna Park. Hazard made 14 Bundesliga appearances last season, with only two of those as a starter.
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