Barcelona Faces Challenges in Transfer Market as New Season Approaches
With only a few weeks left before the new season kicks off, Barcelona is navigating a challenging transfer market. The club is actively pursuing a new striker and Rodri, while also looking to strengthen their defense amid news that Ronald Araujo is scheduled for a medical examination at Liverpool.
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The right-back position is also a focus for Barcelona, with Joao Cancelo being the preferred candidate.
Barcelona Continues Negotiations for Cancelo Deal
Cancelo awaits Barcelona’s agreement with Al Hilal. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano recently provided an update on Barcelona’s quest to secure Cancelo this summer.
Romano reported that the club is still in talks with Al Hilal regarding the right-back’s transfer to Barcelona. The club has already reached an agreement on personal terms with the Portuguese player, who is eager to make a return to Camp Nou for a third time.
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Cancelo excelled at Barcelona toward the end of last season, notably stepping in for the underperforming Alejandro Balde.
Romano believes that Barcelona and Al Hilal are likely to reach an agreement shortly. However, discussions are ongoing.
The Importance of Signing Cancelo for Barcelona
Adding Cancelo to their lineup could happen soon. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images)
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Cancelo stands out as an ideal choice, bringing experience and skill crucial for excelling in Hansi Flick’s defensive strategies. The former Manchester City player also possesses versatility, able to play primarily as a right-back.
This adaptability could prove valuable if Jules Kounde’s performance drops or if Flick considers moving the French player to a center-back role, especially in light of Araujo’s departure.
Considering these factors, securing Cancelo’s transfer could play a pivotal role in Barcelona’s roster development as the new season approaches.
With just a few weeks remaining before the start of the new season, Barcelona have an uphill task in the transfer market.
The club are actively chasing a new striker and Rodri. But they must also shore up their backline, especially with Ronald Araujo now set for a medical at Liverpool.
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Another position Barcelona are looking to strengthen is right-back, with Joao Cancelo being the designated choice.
Barcelona still working on Cancelo deal
Cancelo is waiting for Barcelona’s agreement with Al Hilal. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has offered an update on Barcelona’s pursuit of Cancelo this summer.
The Italian journalist claims Barcelona are still in discussion with Al Hilal over the right-back’s permanent move to Catalonia.
The club have already agreed personal terms with the Portuguese international, who is keen on returning to Camp Nou for the third time in his career.
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Cancelo was a star performer at Barcelona during the backend of last season, playin a key role in replacing the underperforming Alejandro Balde.
Romano believes Barcelona and Al Hilal will reach an agreement soon. But for now, the talks continue.
Why Barcelona must sign Cancelo
Cancelo transfer could be a matter of time. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images)
As mentioned earlier, Cancelo’s presence in the team was vital as Barcelona star Balde was struggling with form and fitness.
Judging by what pre-season performances have shown, Balde’s form has declined further and the club desperately need a backup option.
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Cancelo, to that end, fits the bill perfectly. The Portuguese international is currently the better option than Balde and has the experience and craft to thrive in Hansi Flick’s defensive formula.
The former Man City star also offers versatility and can occupy the right-back spot, his main position.
This could come in handy if Jules Kounde’s downturn extends into the new season or Flick fancies the French international in a centre-back role, which is plausible now that Araujo has left.
Keeping all these factors in mind, securing the services of Cancelo could be integral to Barcelona’s squad-building heading into the new season.
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