The summer transfer window has closed throughout Europe, but there are still moves in the works and plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Barca want to retain João Cancelo next season
Barcelona want to sign João Cancelo on loan from Manchester City again next season, but the Citizens are keen for the full-back to leave permanently, according to Diario Sport.
This is a very different scenario to João Félix’s — which was reported by Diario Sport and covered in yesterday’s top story — as the 29-year-old’s contract at the Etihad runs until 2027 and City are under far less pressure to agree on a deal.
The Blaugrana are keen to retain the Portuguese’s services for next season but a deal is expected to be difficult to complete, as City aren’t willing to let him leave on a straight loan — although they could let him depart permanently for under €50 million.
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City say that only a loan with an obligation to make the deal permanent would be accepted by them with the amount needing to be over €35 million.
However, Barca are not willing to meet those figures, especially as they would be required to cover his high salary in full — which they haven’t done this time around as Cancelo wavered some of his pay.
Cancelo is happy in Barcelona and would like to stay there having already played 14 times under manager Xavi Hernandez, where he has two goals and an assist so far this season.
