According Sun, Arsenal could make a surprise move to city of manchester star Joao Cancelo yes Barcelona They cannot convert your loan agreement into a permanent one.
The Portuguese star is currently on a season-long loan at Barcelona, where he has been impressive with 4 goals and 4 assists in 32 outings. The La Liga giants are interested in keeping him beyond this campaign but are currently reluctant to pay the £40m asking price set by Pep Guardiola's side. They prefer another loan agreement.
This could provide an opportunity for another club and Sun They claim the Gunners could pull off a surprise coup. Manager Mikel Arteta know the £250,000 per week He stars very well since his time as assistant manager at City. He is said to be eyeing a top-level left-back and Cancelo looks like a potential candidate to fit the bill.
Surprise transfer
Arsenal have recently done business with the Cityzens. The Gunners signed both Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko of the first division starters during the summer of 2022. The duo played a key role in their league title challenge last season, where they all but ended a two-decade wait for the English crown.
It has since been reported that City do not want to sell another player to Arteta's team and it would be a surprise if Cancelo moved to the Emirates Stadium. The other question is whether Arsenal need another left-back option with the ample options in the current squad. Zinchenko was the ideal choice due to his recent calf injury against Liverpool.
Jakub Kiwior has been brilliant since early February with many standout performances. Takehiro Tomiyasu could also fill the left-back role, while the Gunners could also have Jurrien Timber to rely on upon his return from injury. With the multiple options, it seems a surprise that Arsenal are being linked with a move for Cancelo this summer.
