Saudi Arabian club in talks with Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo as Barcelona move fades
08/22/2024 02:42 AM
It had been widely expected that Joao Cancelo would return to Barcelona this summer, but with eight days left in the transfer window, it is looking increasingly unlikely.
The Manchester City full-back had been rejecting all advances for him in hope of a return to Catalonia, something he voiced a desire for. Equally, Barcelona had publicly declared their intentions to re-sign Cancelo.
Yet this week the player profiles of Joao Felix and Cancelo, which curiously had been maintained after their loan deals expired, were deleted from Barcelona's website. Felix has signed for Chelsea, and now Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal are in talks with City and Cancelo's agents – they have already submitted a formal offer for the 30-year-old.
Al Hilal have submitted formal bid to sign João Cancelo as negotiations are underway with Man City and player's camp.
He's the first choice for Portuguese manager Jorge Jesus.
In case of Cancelo's arrival, Al Hilal RB Saud Abdulhamid could join AS Roma as talks took place. pic.twitter.com/pMyjo1cl7X
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 22, 2024
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