Barcelona could face a late challenge in their push to sign Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo on loan.
The Catalan giants have been consistently linked with Cancelo since the start of July but the La Liga champions remain locked in talks with his representatives.
La Blaugrana have opted against reaching out directly to Manchester City, and they are happy to leave the deal in the hands of agent Jorge Mendes, who is negotiating on their behalf.
Contract terms between Cancelo and Barcelona are rumoured to have been agreed, but Barcelona are uncertain if a loan-to-buy option will be accepted for City.
As a potential deal approaches a crucial juncture, Barcelona were hoping they would be unopposed in a transfer, but that is subject to change.
The latest update from The Athletic claims Cancelo has emerged on the radar of teams in Saudi Arabia, with the league continuing to attract major stars, including former City winger Riyad Mahrez.
If he has a choice, it will be Barca. The fact that he’s already agreed to reduce his salary to come to the club indicates he prefers quality football over gobs of money and whatever it is they’re doing in SA.
Barca are potless & stil owe Man City for Torres. The will not entertain loan nonsense
Then you might want to have a chat with Mendes, lol. He’s negotiating with City, not me.
I’m just pointing out that he will choose Barca over SA if he has the opportunity to do so.
Lol payment for Ferran was agreed to be paid in installments.
Take back ya torres,your club city is no different with the saudis,same w psg n newcastle