Transfer Talk: Benched at Man City, Cancelo attracts European club interest

Transfer Talk: Benched at Man City, Cancelo attracts European club interest

With the January transfer window now open around Europe there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!

TOP STORY: Clubs in Europe see chance to sign Cancelo

Manchester City full-back Joao Cancelo is attracting widespread interest from clubs around Europe since losing his place in the Manchester City line-up, reports The Telegraph.

According to the report, several top clubs are monitoring the situation surrounding the Portugal full-back while he’s not being picked to play by Man City boss Pep Guardiola.

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The 28-year-old defender has started just once since the World Cup and was taken off at half-time during the 3-0 win against Chelsea earlier in the week, and Guardiola has preferred Rico Lewis in Cancelo’s position in recent weeks.

Cancelo only recently extended his contract at the Etihad until 2027, and the Spaniard recently admitted that he wants to spend many more years at Man City. However, that hasn’t stopped several clubs enquiring about his availability in the summer.

Guardiola has hinted that some of his players’ body language hasn’t been right in training, which is why certain names haven’t been picked in recent weeks.