Barcelona are determined to remain patient to secure the signature of Joao Cancelo this summer as they continue their pursuit of the Manchester City star, according to reports.
Cancelo enjoyed a successful loan spell with the Catalan giants last season, registering 42 appearances across the campaign. The defender scored four goals, including two in the Champions League and became an integral part of Barca’s squad – along with fellow loanee Joao Felix.
Barca have made their feelings about Cancelo clear and would like to see him stay at the club, and that sentiment is believed to be shared. However, they will only want the player if there is a loan opportunity, and City want to sell him permanently.
According to reports from SPORTS, Barca are willing to act “patiently” to secure Cancelo. City remain committed to their €30m price tag, the highest for the Spanish side, instead hoping to see that price drop as the end of the transfer window nears.
Sporting director Deco plans to wait until later in the window, when Pep Guardiola’s determination to part ways with Cancelo could force City to agree another loan deal.
Clubs in Saudi Arabia are ready to match City’s price, but Barcelona are hoping that Cancelo will reject their advances to continue increasing the pressure on City to return to the Camp Nou.
Barca are in no rush to sign a right back and already have Jules Kounde, Hector Fort and Julian Araujo capable of playing on the right side of defence.
City will continue to look for the perfect buyer for Cancelo, with agent Jorge Mendes instructed to find the right-back a home away from the Etihad, but Barcelona believe they can win the race for his signature by waiting until later in the window.
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