Barcelona will aim to make one more signing after Joao Cancelo – report

As the final stretch of the transfer window is underway, Barcelona are still hard at work to finish reinforcements to the squad for the 2023/24 season.

Having opened their La Liga title defence with a draw against Getafe and a hard-fought win over Cadiz, the Catalans are still aiming to shore up the squad with the lack of a right-back and additional threat up front very evident.

As things stand, the Catalans are in hot pursuit of Manchester City full-back Joao Cancelo, whose signing is reported to be made official this week.

Up next: Joao Felix

Barcelona have been swirling around Felix like a shark, and ever since the Portuguese youngster said to the media that his dream is to play for the Catalan giants, the rumour mill has sped up massively.

According to reports from journalist Santi Ovalle, Felix will be on Barcelona’s radar before the window ends, but his arrival will not be easy.

The Spanish journalist states that there will be two key factors that determine Barcelona’s push for the Atletico Madrid forward.

The first pillar revolves around the departure of Clement Lenglet – who seems to be stalling his exit for more favourable offers – alongside the sale of an attacker.

Recent reports claim this attacker could be Ez Abde despite his bright start to the season and the fact that he seems to have convinced Xavi to keep hold of his talents.

The second factor to consider is the cash injection Barcelona are due to receive from the German investment fund who are to buy a share of Barça Studios.

This not only allows the club to register their two pending players, but after Cancelo’s loan deal is finalised, they can actually start to advance Felix’s signing.

It won’t be an easy operation and sales will be essential to avoid detriments to the long-term financial health of the club.