Barcelona is set to engage in discussions with Manchester City regarding a substantial £20 million transfer deal scheduled for next week. This negotiation includes a confirmed agreement for a pay cut with the player involved.
The Catalan giants are actively pursuing a permanent move for Joao Cancelo, the defender from Manchester City. Cancelo has been sidelined from City’s squad for more than a year, even following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Recent standout performances by Rico Lewis and Kyle Walker have bolstered Manchester City’s competitive edge, notably securing victories over Bayern Munich and clinching a place in the UEFA Champions League finals. Rico Lewis has emerged prominently in the first-team setup, while Kyle Walker continues to deliver at the highest levels, contributing significantly to City’s historic Treble achievement in the latter part of the season.
Barcelona initially acquired Cancelo on a season-long loan last summer and is now contemplating a permanent deal. Negotiations are underway, with reports indicating Barcelona’s intent to finalize the signing as early as next week.
Sources close to Manchester City reveal that Barcelona is prepared to offer £20 million for the Portuguese international, alongside agreeing to a weekly salary reduction from his current Manchester City wages.
Manchester City’s stance on seeking a replacement for Cancelo during this transfer window remains uncertain, though potential options such as Jeremie Frimpong from Bayern Leverkusen are being considered.
Meanwhile, there is increasing interest from Saudi Arabia and Bayern Munich in Kyle Walker, yet the decision for him to stay at Manchester City ultimately rests with him.
