Arsenal is poised to make a surprising move for Manchester City’s full-back, Joao Cancelo. Currently on loan at Barcelona, Cancelo has caught the eye with impressive performances, contributing to 8 goals in 32 appearances, scoring 4 and assisting another 4.
Despite having three years left on his Manchester City contract, Cancelo’s relationship with manager Pep Guardiola has soured, indicating he’s unlikely to play for the club again. Barcelona, impressed by his displays, is interested in securing him permanently, but financial constraints may thwart their plans. Manchester City values Cancelo at £40m, pricing Barcelona out of a permanent deal.
Should Barcelona fail to meet the asking price, Arsenal stands ready to swoop in for Cancelo. Manager Mikel Arteta, familiar with Cancelo from their time at Manchester City, sees him as a valuable addition. Arteta has a history of recruiting players from his former club, having previously signed Gabriel Jesus and Zinchenko.
Interestingly, Manchester City may be open to selling Cancelo to Arsenal despite being Premier League rivals. Cancelo himself has indicated a willingness to move anywhere, even to a rival club like Manchester United, emphasizing Manchester City’s determination to part ways with him. Arsenal’s potential acquisition of Cancelo adds intrigue to the upcoming transfer window.
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