Barcelona set a deadline to close the deal for Manchester City defender – report

As we head towards the final phase of the summer transfer window, it is no secret that Barcelona are in the market for a new right-back.

Joao Cancelo has emerged as the likeliest option for the Blaugrana, who are locked in negotiations with Manchester City over a loan deal.

Barcelona’s negotiations with Man City going well

According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona’s negotiations with Manchester City are advancing well at the moment and are about to enter a crucial stage.

It has been established that Barça will sign Cancelo on a loan deal, but the two parties are yet to figure out the loan fee the Catalans will have to pay.

They are also yet to reach an agreement over Cancelo’s salary and the exact value of the purchase option that can be activated at the end of the season.

It must be noted that Barcelona are reportedly trying to lower the purchase option, though Man City want a minimum clause of €45 million.

Sunday: Barcelona’s deadline for ‘Operation Cancelo’

In another report from SPORT, it has been claimed that Barcelona have set a deadline for ‘operation Cancelo’.

It appears the Catalans want to close out the deal by Sunday, failing which the club may look towards other options available in the market.

Arsenal, after all, have entered the operation, though Cancelo’s agent Jorge Mendes has promised Barça that his client will don the Blaugrana colours this season.

Should Barcelona miss out, however, the club could shift their focus to Ivan Fresneda. The Real Valladolid starlet has become an attractive option for the club lately, due to his potential and technical profile.

All things considered, the coming days could prove to be crucial as Barcelona look to complete the purchase of a right-back.