"Indeed, as per the report, the Portuguese international has asked Barcelona for guarantees that the transfer will be viable and is awaiting an immediate response from the club, as he does not want to waste time. The 31-year-old right-back has another significant offer from Inter Milan and wants his future settled this very week. Within Barcelona, the Cancelo option has come as a surprise and is being assessed."
"Manager Hansi Flick would prefer the arrival of a centre-back with international experience or a player with potential who has already played minutes in a major league. But the option of Cancelo has sparked an internal debate. Barcelona are set to decide this week, with all options on the table, including Cancelo, who could represent an opportunity from a financial perspective."
"Cancelo's urgency is driven by the ultimatum he has received from Inter Milan. The Italian club would be willing to take him on loan and would free up one of their centre-backs to move to Al-Hilal as part of the deal. The operation is already advanced, pending Cancelo's approval, who is waiting for Barcelona to make a move. Inter want to finalise the deal this week, or they will walk away from the signing."
FC Barcelona have had the option to sign Joao Cancelo for over a week as Al-Hilal are prepared to facilitate his departure on loan. Cancelo has offered himself to Barcelona and is pressing for guarantees that a loan will be viable, while Inter Milan also present a significant offer and want a decision this week. Barcelona view Cancelo as a versatile full-back who can cover both flanks but not centre-back, prompting internal debate because manager Hansi Flick prefers a centre-back with international experience or proven minutes in a major league. Al-Hilal and Cancelo are willing to adjust wages to aid a move.
Read at Barca Universal
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