Juventus join Barcelona in pursuit of Joao Cancelo after Manchester City lower asking price
Manchester City have reduced their asking price for the Portuguese right-back João Cancelo, and they attracted a new suitor in the process. However, they are still far from getting what they want.
Ace for Sport, City have reduced their asking price from the 25-30 million euros previously requested, and are now considering offers approaching 20 million euros. Saudi Arabian sides Al-Ahli and Al-Ettifaq are willing to pay the original price, but have yet to be able to convince Cancelo to leave European football.
Meanwhile, the Catalan newspaper also quotes the Corriere dello Sport to say that Juventus Now they are also interested in Cancelo. Thiago Motta and the Bianconeri will try to convince Cancelo to return to Turin this summer instead of Barcelona, which was his original intention.
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However, like Barcelona, La Vecchia Signora only wants to offer a loan with an option to buy next summer for the 30-year-old. This clashed with City's desire to move him permanently, with no place for him under Pep Guardiola. If Barcelona fail to bring Cancelo on loan, then they will try to go for a low-cost option at right back.
The Blaugrana have the added advantage of agent Jorge Mendes, with whom they have good relations. Ultimately, if Cancelo decides he is open to other offers, Barcelona may struggle to keep Cancelo. His current options on the right of defense are youngster Hector Fort, returning loanee Julian Araujo and Jules Kounde.
