Barcelona keeping an eye on Manchester City defender looking to leave – report

One of Barcelona’s main goals for the summer transfer window as to sign a right-back. The likes of Juan Foyth, Thomas Meunier, among several others were on their radar, but any move for them failed to transpire in the final days of the market.

Eventually, they had to sign Hector Bellerin on a one-year deal as a free agent. The Spaniard is currently playing third fiddle to Jules Kounde and Sergi Roberto, and is not expected to continue at the club after his contract expires in the summer.

Roberto, too, is set to become a free agent in June, and a renewal for him entirely depends on Xavi’s wishes.

Consequently, Barcelona are looking to make a move for a right-back in the summer. While Benjamin Pavard and Thomas Meunier remain the most realistic options, they are also keeping tabs on a certain Joao Cancelo.

This report, by SPORT, claims that the Manchester City star is looking to leave the Premier League outfit in the summer. Barça are keeping tabs on him, and their interest in him is boosted by their good relationship with his agent, Jorge Mendes.

Cancelo has been one of the best players in his position over the last two-three seasons, and City will not let him go easily. His asking price would sit around €70 million, which, as it stands, is entirely out of Barcelona’s financial curb.

An exclusive report from The Telegraph had previously claimed that Cancelo was not happy with his playing time this season at City, and was on the radar of Spanish clubs.

One can reasonably rule out Atletico Madrid from that list, leaving Barça and Real Madrid, both of whom are looking to sign fullbacks in the coming summer.