FC Barcelona targets Joao Cancelo but knows he will have to sell before making an offer to Manchester City.
Rather calm since the start of the 2023 summer transfer window, the FC Barcelona could really take action over the last two weeks. For some time now, the Catalan club has set its sights on Joao Cancelo to strengthen his defense. The Portuguese side is no longer part of Pep Guardiola’s plans and was not part of the group to face Arsenal and Burnley, he wants to leave the English club and Barça would be his favorite destination.
Barca must sell first
El conjunto azulgrana is aware of the necessity of dar salida a una serie de jugadores antes de cerrar una nueva llegada.https://t.co/InIBXe0R9z
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But as explained Files this Wednesday, this operation will have a cost and the finances of the Blaugranas are not looking good. They know they need to sell first before attempting an approach for the Skyblues defender, so they’re counting on the sales of Clement Lenglet and Sergino Dest to replenish their coffers and free up payroll, even if those departures put time to materialize. Barça also hope that the funds raised through the activation of the Barça Vision economic lever will arrive in time to allow them to recruit.
