Recently, the transfer rumors surrounding Portuguese wingback Cancelo have once again become the focus of the football world. The latest news from Mundo Deportivo states that FC Barcelona's (Barcelona) offer for Cancelo is far below Manchester City's (Manchester City) minimum requirements, leading to a stalemate in the potential transfer deal.
According to reports, Barcelona are of the opinion that Cancelo's salary level is too high and puts a lot of pressure on the team's finances, so they prefer to bring Cancelo in on loan rather than buying him outright. However, Manchester City were adamant that Cancelo was not a free player and that they would not release him unconditionally, and set a transfer fee of €30 million for him. As Barcelona's offer was far lower than this figure, the two sides have so far failed to agree on the transfer fee, thus blocking the transfer process.
Cancelo himself also seemed disillusioned with staying at City, making it clear that he did not want to remain in Manchester and was willing to reduce his salary to facilitate a move. This statement undoubtedly adds more possibilities for his departure. Meanwhile, City manager Pep Guardiola has also made it clear that he wants Cancelo to move permanently, and that he does not want to keep the player on loan. On this point, Cancelo and Guardiola reached a consensus.
With a move to Barcelona out of the question, Cancelo's agent, Mendes, has begun actively looking for a new home. It has been revealed that Mendes has been in contact with Italian giants such as Inter Milan (Inter) and Juventus (Juve) in an attempt to open a new chapter in Cancelo's career. Both clubs have recognized Cancelo's strengths and could be his new owners after he leaves Manchester City.
As the transfer market continues to heat up, the future of Cancelo is becoming clearer. Regardless of which team he finally chooses to join, he will undoubtedly bring a strong immediate force and rich experience in the game for the new owner. The final outcome of this transfer fiasco will also be a major attraction in the soccer transfer market.
